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.