Aquatics
What are the benefits of aquatic therapy?
- The buoyancy of water unloads joints and enables greater pain-free movement.
- The neutral warmth of water decreases pain and relaxes muscles.
- The resistance of water provides an excellent medium for increasing strength and endurance.
Who can benefit from aquatic therapy?
Pool therapy may be beneficial if you are currently under a doctor's care for conditions such as:
- Arthritis
- Back or Neck Injury
- Stroke
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Head Injuries
- Joint Replacement
- Orthopedic Injuries
- Neurological Disorders
Where can you receive aquatic therapy?
We have aquatic therapy facilities in our Belpre and Barlow clinics. Our 20' x 12' indoor pools are kept at a warm and pleasant 92 degrees. Exercises can be performed in both shallow and deep water environments.