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This type of therapy involves performing exercises in water to speed and maximize recovery, it enables patients to gain motion at a quick pace with less pain. No swimming ability is required.
BUOYANCY - Provides assistance and support to the body, decreasing gravitational forces placed on weak limbs that are less able to bear weight on land. Buoyancy allows a person to move more easily with decreased stress on muscles, joints and bones.
HEAT - Aquatic Therapy is provided in a heated pool, temperatures ranging from 92-94 degrees. The warm water relaxes muscles to reduce stress and allows for improved range of motion in joints.
HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE - The water surrouding the body helps circulate blood from the legs to the heart, often reducing any swelling thoughout the entire body. Once swelling is reduced, joint tenderness may decrease and range of motion can increase.
RESISTANCE - Allows for increased muscle strength and balance. Using resistance coupled with the water's bouyancy allows a person to strengthen various muscle groups as well as decreasing join stress which cannot be experienced on land.
We provide aquatic therapy alone or in combination with the traditional physical therapy. |
