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Benefits of Aquatic Therapy


Benefits of Aquatic Therapy


“The most gentle and comfortable therapy for disc pain.”

Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab. offers Aquatic Therapy programs that are safe, helping patients rehab at a faster rate and quickly return to functional levels.

Patients who are in pain or extremely weak condition become stronger in the pool and progress to land therapy

    * Arthritis
    * Chronic pain disorders
    * Fibromyalgia
    * Extremity weakness
    * Post Surgery-Spinal Surgery, Knee Surgery,
       Shoulder Surgery

Take advantage of the properties of buoyancy with aquatic therapy ...

    * Freedom from gravity to increase active 
       R.O.M. with less effort
    * Decreases body weight…less load on
       weight bearing joints

Use aquatic therapy to maximize the benefits of water; walking in water for 15 minutes is the aerobic equivalent of 45 minutes of land walking ...

    * Decreased edema
    * Increased proprioceptive input
    * Gentle pressure of water help to relieve pain
       especially in R.S.D patients

How does it work? 
Through the physical property of water!

Buoyancy
  • Allows patients greater ROM and ease of movement
  • Leads to increased circulation
  • Decreases edema
  • Increases muscle strength over time.

Viscosity

  • Creates stronger resistance and provides support
  • Increases balance and mobility
  • Increases endurance and quality of movement

Physiological Effects

  • Immediate relief of pain
  • Muscle spasms are reduced
  • Leads to relaxation and increased confidence
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