Aquatic Therapy

What to Expect from Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic Therapy offers unique benefits for a wide
range of diagnoses due to the properties of water, such as buoyancy,
resistance, and hydrostatic pressure. It’s particularly helpful for individuals
with:

• Arthritis and Joint Pain: The buoyancy of water reduces the impact on joints, making it easier to move and exercise without pain.
• Neurological Conditions (e.g., Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke Recovery): The water provides support, enabling smoother movement and improving balance and coordination.
• Orthopedic Injuries (e.g., post-surgical recovery, joint replacements, fractures, and sprains): Water resistance helps in building strength without putting too much strain on healing tissues.
• Chronic Pain Conditions (e.g., fibromyalgia): Warm water can soothe muscle pain and reduce tension, making movement more comfortable.
• Balance Disorders: The water’s support allows for safe practice of balance exercises, reducing the fear of falling.
• Spinal Cord Injuries or Back Pain: Aquatic therapy helps relieve pressure on the spine, encouraging pain-free
  movement and muscle strengthening.

Overall, aquatic therapy offers a gentle, low-impact environment for rehabilitation, improving strength,

flexibility, and mobility for various conditions.