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A Comfortable Rehabilitation Option
For those who struggle with traditional land-based therapy, aquatic therapy is a great treatment opportunity. Patients need not possess swimming skills to benefit from aquatic therapy. Treatment can be performed in sitting and / or standing positions. Here at TOP Rehab, our aquatic therapy pool is 4 feet 2 inches deep and remains at a therapeutic temperature of 90 degrees. A patient may access the pool by stairs with 2 handrails or by a hoyer lift if necessary.
If you suffer from one of the following, chances are, you can benefit from aquatic rehab:
- Arthritis Pain
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Low Back Pain
- Obesity
- Fibromyalgia
- Stroke, MS, Cerebral Palsy
- Joint Replacement
- Sports Injuries
- Difficult with Walking/Balance
The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy is one of the safest, most comfortable treatment options a physical therapy patient will ever experience.
Common benefits of aquatic therapy are:
- Decreased Pain
- Improved Range of Motion and Flexibility
- Improved Strength and Aerobic Endurance
- Improved Walking Skills
- Improved Confidence and Mental Status
Aquatic therapy takes advantage of:
- Buoyancy - it eases the stress on your muscles and joints.
- Temperature - the warm water soothes and relaxes the body.
- Viscosity - the "thickness" of the water provides gentle resistance.
- Turbulence - moving water gently challenges the body to maintain balance and control.
- Hydrostatic Pressure - this pressure provides natural relief of joint and extremity swelling.
What the Patient will Need:
- Swimsuit (or change of clothes)
- Aqua Shoes (optional)
- Towel
- A robe to wear from the locker room (optional)
- Cap (optional)
Our staff are specially trained to provide you with an individualized aquatic therapy treatment program. Aquatic therapy is covered by many insurance plans. Give us a call today to learn more!
