Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic Therapy is a procedure attempting to improve body functions by using the assistance of therapeutic exercises. This type of therapy requires constant support of a physical therapist educated in this field. This procedure is performed in water using many different types of exercises and machinery.  At times the aquatic therapy is done in a group setting and other times this will be done alone with a physical therapist. The goal is aquatic therapy is to help an individual restore complete functionality usually lost during an injury.

Water therapy is a highly recommended procedure to help provide relief of low back pain or neck pain. Another reason people like water therapy is to condition and strengthen muscles to avoid future damage. Water therapy is especially good for those with such diseases as Osteoarthritis, Advanced Osteoporosis, Muscles Strains or Tears.

Aqua Therapy is performed in water and a very beneficial form of therapy using the physical properties of water to assist in patient healing and exercise performance. One benefit of aqua therapy is buoyancy provided by the water. This minimizes the amount of weight coming down on your joints. Aqua therapy is especially benefically to those with Arthritis, Healing Fractured Bones, or who are Overweight.

HydroTherapy, formerly called hydropathy, is an occupational therapy that involves water for treatment and pain relief. There are many types of forms and exercises used for  HyrdoTherapy. Many of the present day hydrotherapy employ water jets, underwater massage, mineral baths, water treadmills and other exercises.