Aquatic Therapy

The Benefits of Water:

Aquatic therapy takes advantage of the physical properties of water, especially buoyancy. It uses the natural buoyancy of water to facilitate exercise without the compressive loading forces present with routine land-based programs. It is particularly well suited for patients in pain and those who are weakened by injury or disability.

When your body is supported by the buoyancy of water, physical stress is reduced, flexibility and function increase, relaxation is greatly enhanced and recovery is more complete. In addition, aquatic cardiovascular exercise and strength training result in increased range of motion and strength, decreased pain and improved balance and posture.

The Aquatics staff at The Water’s Edge are professionally trained and certified to provide specific care plans, suited to the individual in a safe and effective manner.

Conditions that can benefit from Aquatic Therapy**:
     · Arthritis
     · Fibromyalgia
     · Total Hip/Knee/Joint Replacement
     · Orthopedic Dysfunction
     · Back & Neck Pain
     · Difficulty with walking or balance
     · Limited weight-bearing capacity
     · Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain
     · Sports Injuries

Pediatric conditions for Aquatic Therapy:
     · Down’s Syndrome
     · Cerebral Palsy
     · Low muscle tone
     · Neurological Disorders
     · Poor balance coordination
     · Perceptual Difficulties
     · Sensory Integration Dysfunction

**Aquatic Rehabilitation is Physical Therapy and in most cases requires a doctor’s prescription to initiate treatment and facilitate health insurance reimbursement.