aquatic therapy

Why Aquatic Therapy?
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Aquatic Therapy is used to restore pain-free functional abilities necessary for work, daily living, and recreational activities.
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In the water, weight bearing on the joints is greatly reduced, allowing for exercise to be performed with reduced pain levels.
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Utilized by a skilled practitioner, the hydrodynamic principles of water can be effectively used to increase movement, flexibility, strength, balance and endurance.
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The therapist can initiate active rehabilitation in the water earlier in the recovery process, helping facilitate movements that the patient would normally be unable to perform on land.
Conditions Treated
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Post-surgical joint replacements
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Joint degeneration
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Arthritis
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Low back pain/disc herniation
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Sciatica
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Frozen shoulder
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Fibromyalgia
Injury Specific Therapy
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An individual hydrotherapy program is designed for the patient based on the specific problem areas identified in the initial assessment.
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Therapy is progressive and directed towards a functional recovery on land.
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Aquatic Therapy will include flexibility, range of motion (ROM), strengthening, core stabilization, posture corrections and functional movement integration (restoring normal movement of the injured area).
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Patients are taught exercises to do on their own once competent.
What to Expect With Aquatic Therapy
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First visit is at the clinic for a consultation
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Treatment time is approximately 40-60 minutes in the water
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You do not need to know how to swim and will never be put in a situation you deem as unsafe
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Different depths of water will be used depending on the condition and goals of treatment
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You need to bring you own towel and swimsuit
