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"If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water."
-Loren Eiseley
What is Aquatic Physical Therapy?
Aquatic therapy is not just swimming laps. It is also not just doing the same exercises you do at the gym but in the water. Aquatic therapy utilizes the healing properties of water to effectively deliver evidenced-based treatments with the assistance of a licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant.
Buoyancy
Ease of movements
Decreased stress on joints and spine
Reduces pain
Decreased risk of falls
Viscosity
Balance of strength
Controlled resistance
Improved quality of movements
Increased proprioceptive feedback
Hydrostatic Pressure
Decreases swelling and edema
Increases circulation
Increased oxygen uptake without movement
Temperature
Reduces pain
Increases relaxation
Reduces muscle spasms
Who can benefit from Aquatic Therapy?
Anyone can benefit from aquatic therapy. Evidence has proven efficacy for the following diagnoses:
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Fibromyalgia
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Osteoarthritis
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Non or partial weightbearing due to an injury
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Pain syndromes
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Stroke recovery
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Parkinson's disease
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Gait deviations
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Frequent falls
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Sciatica
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Knee pain
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Recovery from joint arthroplasty
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Frozen shoulder
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Neck Pain
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Back Pain
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Anyone that cannot tolerate land-based physical therapy