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
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