Aqua Therapy

Aqua therapy is quickly becoming one of the most popular alternatives to traditional land-based therapies. It is suitable for everyone from children to adults and seniors, regardless of fitness level or medical history. Water can be extremely soothing to the body, helping it to heal while improving range of motion, strength, and flexibility. For many people, Aqua therapy is ideal because it can decrease rehabilitation time frames.

For those who are unfamiliar, Aqua therapy is basically physical therapy that takes place in a pool or other Aqua environment. You will be led through a series of personalized exercises by a trained healthcare professional. Other terms for Aqua therapy include Aqua rehabilitation, water therapy, aqua therapy, pool therapy, hydrotherapy, and therapeutic Aqua exercise.

Benefits of Aqua Therapy

The therapeutic properties of the pool combined with the expertise of our trained Aqua therapists will improve your mobility and function while working to strengthen your body at the same time. Some of the top benefits of Aqua therapy include:

Increase in joint flexibility – Water reduces the effects of gravity, helping to increase overall joint range of motion

Increase in muscle strength – Water is anywhere from 600 to 700 times more resistive than air, which gives weakened muscles the opportunity to gain strength, without the pressure

Decrease in pain – Aquas therapy is a pain-free option that will help patients recover from a wide range of injuries and conditions. Immersion in warm water not only increases the patient’s comfort level but also promotes blood supply to sore muscles

Improves balance – Once again, the pressure of water combined with buoyancy supports the body, allowing you to focus on increasing your balance without the fear of falling