Aquatic therapy continues to grow in popularity. Every year, more and more people are recommended to see a physical therapist as it is often one of the best choices you can make when suffering from chronic pain or an injury. Physical therapy has helped patients of all ages maintain mobility, improve their overall health and quality of life without the need for surgery in many cases. Aquatic physical therapy is one of the most popular and often used physical therapy programs due to its numerous advantages and benefits to patients recovering from all aspects of injury or illness. If you are wondering what makes aquatic physical therapy so important continue reading below to read the benefits of aquatic physical therapy.
Aquatic therapy programs are one of the new scientific advancement and discovery programs which allow physical therapists to assist patients with new and advanced treatments. The therapeutic properties of the water combined with the skills and experience of aquatic therapists help improve overall physical function and also help reduce acute and chronic pain. Some of the benefits of aquatic physical therapy include:
Increases Joint Flexibility
Buoyancy reduces the effects of gravity which allow patients to move and flex joints more comfortably with less pain. The water is set at a warm temperature which also helps relax the sore and tight muscles.
Increases Muscle Strenght
The water’s natural thickness or resistance allows patients to achieve effective muscles strengthening without the need for weights and increases the rehabilitation progress.
Decreases Pain
The water temperature is set at 92 degrees, which allows the muscles to relax and decrease pain. This helps patients use the full range of injured muscle and speed up the overall recovery process.
Improves Balance
Water is denser than air. The pressure of the water provides support to the body which gives the patient more balance and less fear of falling or getting hurt when performing exercises. This is also defined as hydrostatic water pressure.
Easy Access
Aquatic therapy makes it easier for both, patients and therapist. The revolutionary HydroWorx® pool allows therapists to swim around the patient to provide treatment comfortably.
If you are ready to book an appointment with the top aquatic physical therapy center, contact Premier Therapy Solutions. We have been providing patients with quality aquatic physical therapy services for over 20 years. Our physical therapists have the experience and training to provide custom plans to meet all of your needs with positive results.
We are dedicated to providing quality customer service and professionalism. For more information about our aquatic therapy programs and the benefits of aquatic therapy feel free to call us at 561-672-7613. We will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
