Aquatic Therapy - Independence Physical Therapy - Mystic and Uncasville CT
Aquatic Therapy: A Comfortable Rehabilitation Option
Aquatic therapy provides a gentle and effective approach to rehabilitation for patients struggling with land-based exercises. It's beneficial for individuals with arthritis pain, low back pain, obesity, fibromyalgia, stroke, MS, cerebral palsy, joint replacements, sports injuries, and walking/balance difficulties. Patients don't need swimming skills; treatment can be done sitting or standing.
Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
The benefits include decreased pain, improved range of motion and flexibility, increased strength and aerobic endurance, enhanced walking skills, and improved confidence and mental status. This is due to water's properties:
- Buoyancy: Reduces stress on muscles and joints
- Temperature: Soothes and relaxes the body
- Viscosity: Provides gentle resistance
- Turbulence: Challenges balance and control
- Hydrostatic Pressure: Relieves joint swelling
What to Bring
Patients should bring a swimsuit, aqua shoes, towel, and optionally a robe and cap.
Insurance Coverage
Many insurance plans cover aquatic therapy. Contact Independence Physical Therapy for more information.
Aquatic Therapy
A Comfortable Rehabilitation Option
For those who struggle with traditional land-based therapy, aquatic therapy a great treatment opportunity. Patients need not possess swimming skills to benefit from aquatic therapy. Treatment can be performed in sitting and/or standing positions.
If you suffer from one of the following, chances are, you can benefit from aquatic rehab:
- Arthritis Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Obesity
- Fibromyalgia
- Stroke, MS, Cerebral Palsy
- Joint Replacement
- Sports Injuries
- Difficult with Walking/Balance
The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy is one of the safest, most comfortable treatment options a physical therapy patient will ever experience. Common benefits of aquatic therapy are:
- Decreased Pain
- Improved Range of Motion and Flexibility
- Improved Strength and Aerobic Endurance
- Improved Walking Skills
- Improved Confidence and Mental Status
Aquatic therapy takes advantage of:
- Buoyancy - it eases the stress on your muscles and joints.
- Temperature - the warm water soothes and relaxes the body.
- Viscosity - the "thickness" of the water provides gentle resistance.
- Turbulence - moving water gently challenges the body to maintain balance and control.
- Hydrostatic Pressure - this pressure provides natural relief of joint swelling.
What the Patient will Need:
- Swimsuit
- Aqua Shoes
- Towel
- A robe to wear from the locker room (optional)
- Cap (optional)
Our staff are specially trained to provide you with an individualized aquatic therapy treatment program. Aquatic therapy is covered by many insurance plans. Give us a call today to learn more!
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