Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy is physical therapy that takes place in a pool instead of land. Our pools are heated to 92 degrees and all therapy take place under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional. ​​Aquatic Therapy is offered at our St. Albans and Essex locations. 

These are some of the ways that water’s natural properties create an ideal therapeutic environment:· 

• Warm water provides a relaxing and soothing environment for aching joints and muscles.
• Water’s natural viscosity or resistance can be used for muscle strengthening and increasing rehabilitation progressions.
• Buoyancy allows for flotation and reduces the effects of gravity on injured or aching joints and muscles.
•  Hydrostatic pressure supports and stabilizes the client, allowing people with balance deficits to perform exercises without a fear of falling, decreasing pain and improving cardiovascular return.
• The respiratory muscles are forced to work harder in the water, allowing for a natural strengthening that benefits the client long after the therapy session has ended.

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