Aquatic therapy is designed to utilize the waters unique healing benefits. This form of exercise allows the patient to progressively strengthen and improve their general conditioning without struggling against the effects of gravity. Aquatic therapy has been proven as an effective treatment and rehabilitation medium for many conditions. We have access to a shallow water pool which ranges in depth from 39 to 46 and is heated to 82-83º.

Patients Who Could Benefit

Neck and Back Pain

Shoulder instability and impingement

Partial weight bearing status

Arthritic Conditions

Post-surgery pain and weakness

Chronic Pain

Reduced Strength

Why Aquatic Therapy Works

The buoyancy of water supports the body and reduces the compression on the spine and joints, which allows for pain free exercise and movement.

Exercising in the water provides three dimensional resistance, which makes concentric and eccentric strengthening possible.

Hydrostatic pressure decreases swelling by increasing venous pressure and circulation.

The aquatic environment desensitizes the affected area following surgery and gives proprioceptive feedback to the joints.

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