Aquatic Physical Therapy

Benefits of Aquatic Physical Therapy

The buoyancy, warmth and resistance provided by warm-water therapy

• decrease weight bearing/load on the joints
• increase muscle strength and range of motion
• improve coordination, posture, balance and joint mobility
• increase cardiovascular endurance
• decrease muscle stiffness and soreness

For the client, this means

• faster rehabilitation
• decreased pain
• protection of joints during exercise
• reduction in swelling
• increased strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance
• improved well-being
  

Background
Benefits of Aquatic Physical Therapy
Diagnoses
The Aquatic Physical Therapy Visit