Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy is designed to help individuals with various physical conditions or injuries improve their mobility, strength, and overall well-being. This therapy is especially beneficial for people with conditions such as arthritis, joint pain, musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgery recovery, neurological disorders, and chronic pain. It can also be helpful for athletes seeking rehabilitation or anyone looking for a gentle and effective way to recover from injuries or improve their physical health. Aquatic therapy uses the physical properties of water to achieve physical therapy goals. During aquatic therapy, your physical therapist designs teaches, and supervises hands-on therapy techniques and specific body movements to assist you with your physical performance.
Not all locations have a pool. Find your closest location that offers aquatic therapy below!
Locations That Offer Aquatic Therapy
Florida
Kentucky
Texas
Virginia
1410 Incarnation Dr, Ste 101
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 978-4915
West Virginia
Key Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
- Reduced Joint Impact: The buoyancy of water reduces the stress on joints, making it ideal for individuals with joint pain or arthritis.
- Muscle Strengthening: Water resistance provides a gentle yet effective way to build muscle strength and endurance.
- Pain Relief: The warmth of the water can relax muscles, alleviate pain, and improve circulation.
- Enhanced Flexibility: Reduced gravitational forces in water allow for a wider range of motion and flexibility exercises.
- Faster Healing: The water's properties can promote a faster healing process for injuries or surgeries.
- Improved Balance and Coordination: Water's natural resistance challenges balance and coordination, helping to improve these skills.
- Low Risk of Overexertion: Aquatic therapy offers a lower risk of overexertion or injury compared to land-based exercises.
- Relaxation and Stress Reduction: Many find the water's soothing properties to be relaxing and stress-reducing.
- Accessibility: It can be suitable for individuals of varying fitness levels and mobility, making it accessible to a wide range of people.
