Aquatic Therapy is an innovative form of therapy, which enhances all types of rehabilitation programs. Each session may include gait training, stretching, strengthening, active and passive range of motion, joint mobilization and functional activities. A physical therapist with special training in aquatic therapy will provide individualized exercise instruction based on each patient's needs.

Benefits Of Aquatic Therapy

• Buoyancy of water provides decreased weight bearing to sore joints and muscles. In shoulder-deep water, 90% of the body's weight is supported.

• Hydrostatic pressure of water combined with active exercise helps decrease edema.

• Warm water promotes relaxation of muscles in spasm and assists with flexibility exercises.

• Movement through water can provide resistance for strengthening.

• Water provides an environment for practicing functional activities, which may be too difficult, painful or unsafe on land.

Available at: Dickson, Hendersonville, Springfield

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