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Aquatic Therapy

 

Aquatic Therapy program

Pediatric Physical             Therapy

 

Aquatic therapy

Physical Therapy Service for STROKE

 

Rehabilitation unit uses a patient-centered approach to create specific, comprehensive treatment plans that address all aspects of stroke rehabilitation, enabling each patient to return to a maximum level of function.

    Advanta aquatic therapy patients with individualized programs based on a comprehensive assessment. Our goal is to maximize independence and help each patient in the effort to achieve a productive, rewarding lifestyle.

Aquatic Therapy Program

 

    Aquatic therapy can be ideal for adults and children who need to gain strength and endurance, improve balance and reduce pain. Water has wonderful and unique properties that are beneficial for people who are not able to exercise on land or who would benefit from aquatic exercise along with land-based exercise.

 

    Aquatic exercise reduces the effects of gravity. For example, standing in shoulder-deep water reduces 80 percent of the weight on the legs and back. This helps reduce compression on the joints and allows the person to move and walk with greater ease.

 

    The pressure of the warm water also improves circulation, which can help muscles relax and promote healing and reduce swelling.

 

    A physical or occupational therapist will be in the pool during aquatic therapy, so the patient does not need to know how to swim. 

Conditions that would benefit from aquatic therapy include:

  • Arthritis

  • Sport injuries

  • Shoulder and neck problems

  • Postoperative patients

  • Pediatric developmental delay

  • Orthopedic injuries

  • Low back pain

  • Autogenic drainage

  • Joint replacement

  • Gait and balance disorders

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Chronic pain

  • Stroke

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