Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy can be used as a supplement to or in conjunction with land-based therapy. It's ideal for compression-sensitive or weight-bearing restricted patients.

Aquatic therapy adds a new dimension to rehabilitation. With water temperature set between approximately 92 and 96 degrees, aquatic therapy can be used as a supplement to or in conjunction with land-based therapy. It's ideal for compression-sensitive or weight-bearing restricted patients.

In this variable weight-bearing environment, our therapists can increase exercise levels safely by implementing pain-free functional activities.

Aquatic therapy is beneficial for many diagnoses. The following types of injuries and conditions can be treated with various water-based exercises and procedures:

Knee and ankle injuries/surgery
Edema control
Low-impact plyometrics
Progressive weight-bearing/stabilization exercises
Reduced joint compression
Gait-specific exercises

Shoulder injuries/surgery
Multidirectional resistance/stability
Scapular/glenohumeral stabilization

Sports rehabilitation
Current-resisted stationary swimming and running

Total joint replacement and arthritis
Limited compression exercise
Progressive weight-bearing and range-of-motion exercises

Back injuries
Mobility/stability without joint compression
Traction forces for radicular symptoms

Chronic pain
Exercise for patients unable to tolerate land-based exercise
Low-impact aerobic conditioning

What To Expect From Your Aquatic Therapy Program
The goals of aquatic therapy are twofold:

• To relieve your symptoms and pain
• To return you to your maximum ability and independence as quickly and safely as possible

Aquatic therapy visits are prescribed by your doctor and authorized by your insurance or managed care plan. Depending on your diagnosis, the duration of treatment may vary from several days to four to six weeks.