Aquatic Physical Therapy is part of an integrated approach to functional rehabilitation. The patient is taken through a series of shallow and deep water exercises that are designed to improve:

• Neuromuscular Control
• Strength and Flexibility
• Coordination and Balance
• Aerobic Endurance
• Function of Postural Muscles
• Weight-bearing tolerance and ability
• Specific movements of body that are too difficult or painful to do on land.

The benefits of exercising in water are that it:

• Provides a safe environment; patient will not fall and injure themselves
• Reduces or eliminates shock and stress to the joints and soft tissue
• Provides support and compression to the soft tissue and therefore helps reduce swelling
• Can be used to assist or resist movements.

The following are a few examples of who may benefit from an Aquatic Rehabilitation Program:

• Neck or Back Pain
• Arthritis
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Fibromyalgia
• Pre / Post Partum
• Orthopedic Condition / Surgery
• Pain caused by gravity
• Pain or disabilities which limit the ability to exercise on land

The program is supervised by a licensed Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant certified in Aquatic Therapy.

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