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Aquatic Physical Therapy Program: Why choose an Aquatic Physical Therapy Program? The water can allow for better range of motion, relaxation, and it’s a safe place to work on building strength and balance. The anti-gravity environment in water allows you to do many exercise activities that you can’t do on land. Many people who have trouble walking or standing on land, can do so easily in the water because of the buoyancy and support. Also you can progress with other activities such as steps, lunges, squats, and jumping in a safe effective way that will progress you to doing these activities on land. What is our aquatic program like? We utilize two large heated pools in a beautiful outdoor setting. First we evaluate you on land to assess your range of motion, strength, balance, and gait as well as taking your medical history before putting you in the water. We have various exercise equipment that provides either buoyancy, resistance, or support as indicated. We provide one on one care with a physical therapist either in the water or on deck. We develop your routine to fit your particular needs and incorporate exercises in both the deep and shallow water. Once you progress with your program, you can continue with an independent program of your own or participate in a water group class. We can also provide a combination of pool therapy and land therapy. Who might benefit from an aquatic therapy program? Several type diagnoses can benefit from a pool therapy program. Water is great for people with low back pain because it unloads the spine and helps to build strength in the core muscles of the abdomen and back. People with arthritis or rheumatological disease benefit from the unloading pressure on the weight bearing joints. The water is also very helpful for people with altered gait mechanics or balance problems such as Multiple Sclerosis, Guillian Barre, stroke, or spastic diplegia. Many other type injuries also may benefit such as motor vehicle accident, fibromyalgia, sport specific injuries, and post-op rehab progression with weight bearing restrictions. What is a rehab membership? Our
facility offers a 3-month rehab membership at a special discount rate to
help assist you in continuing your rehab process in the water. The club
has several water classes to choose from, or you may do your own work
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