Aquatic Therapy
Endless opportunities for all patients to reach goals
Aquatic therapy is the least restrictive environment for therapists and patients to address impairments and progress towards goals. Aquatic therapy uses elements of water including buoyancy, turbulence, viscosity, and refraction to improve and encourage: ​
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Cardiovascular health
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Respiratory function
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Muscle strengthening & Endurance
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Balance & Coordination
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Range of motion
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Freedom of movement for individuals that are unable to tolerate land activities
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Sensory processing
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Socialization
Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
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Decreases edema "swelling"
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Increases effort of lungs for conditioning
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Promotes postural alignment for optimal muscle function for strengthening and endurance
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Increases reaction times to improve balance/coordination
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90-92°F water allows patients to relax for true muscle stretching
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Buoyancy improves ability for patients with high tone to maintain weight bearing positions
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Provides increased vestibular and proprioceptive input for sensory regulation and desensitization
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Increased attention to task to focus on socialization skills
Sneak Peak at Aquatic Therapy
