WHAT IS AQUATIC THERAPY?

Aquatic therapy is a form of physical rehabilitation therapy that provides beneficial exercise programs within water to improve physical functioning and promote patient healing. The water therapy activities are performed under the supervision of a trained physiotherapist or chiropractor and uses the natural properties of water to assist in rehabilitation, recovery, relaxation, fitness and therapeutic relief.

HOW CAN AQUATIC THERAPY HELP?

This type of therapy can be helpful for regaining physical function from injury and post-surgery related concerns. It can also be beneficial to clients who have not been injured and are seeking of ways to build a healthy lifestyle. There are many positive outcomes from using an underwater treadmill such as strengthening weak muscles to improve endurance; increasing the range of motion for joint movements; improving flexibility, mobility and balance; alleviating pain and tension in muscles and joints; decreasing post-surgery or post-exercise discomfort; and improving circulation.