Is Aquatics Therapy Right for You?

In most cases, the answer to this question is yes. Over the years, we have seen the benefits of physical therapy, and more specifically aquatics therapy, become more and more evident. Not every physical therapy clinic offers aquatics therapy, but we would like to argue that those that do not offer this type of service may not be doing everything to help a patient’s rehabilitation process. Here at Classic Rehab, we offer a range of different physical therapy programs and techniques, including aquatics therapy. Research indicates that aquatics therapy has been instrumental in helping patients who are in too much pain to be fully mobile or those who are unable to perform at their maximum capacity because of their current condition (for example, pregnancy, obesity, and old age). Aquatics therapy works to rehabilitate, treat, prevent, heal, cure, and restore a person’s capabilities and improve their overall quality of life. Using assistive, adaptive, orthotic, protective, or supportive equipment, we will help you regain your mobility and achieve optimal health and wellness.

Many people mistakenly believe that aquatics therapy is only for older people, but this is not the case. The uniqueness of this form of physical therapy makes it beneficial to individuals of all different ages and conditions. Aquatics therapy is considered one of the most effective forms of therapy and yes, it is for everyone. The truth of the matter is that water-based therapy is a wonderful option for anyone from the youngest of ages to the oldest.

What Conditions Can Aquatics Therapy Help?

You may have guessed the answer to this question already, but aquatics therapy can help nearly every type of condition in any part of the body. Whether it is the hip, knee, shoulder, ankle, back, neck, or any other ailing areas, water can help heal. One of the main reasons aquatics therapy is so good for is the various healing properties found in water that cannot be met on land. When performing various exercises in the water, individuals will be met with resistance with each and every movement. For these particular purposes, resistance is a good thing. Yet another way in which aquatics therapy can benefit people is through hydrostatic pressure. This is the pressure you feel when you are in the water. While most people do not pay attention or acknowledge this pressure, there are tons of wonderful healing properties.

Furthermore, the benefits of aquatics therapy for conditions such as pregnancy and obesity are also impressive. Many pregnant women experience low back pain due to the excess weight being carried around and pulling the low back into poor posture. The longer you are pregnant, the more intense this is. As most women who have been pregnant can attest to, the notion of exercising on land while pregnant seems even more far-fetched as you get further into your trimesters. This is where an aquatics therapy program comes into play. Not only will water therapy allow you to be able to actually move and take pressure off your back and overworked ligaments, but it is something that actually seems doable.

We live in a society where people have become accustomed to living in pain and suffering from ailments and conditions that they could actually avoid. Through physical and aquatics therapy, we have helped thousands of people become pain-free and regain a higher quality of life than they ever thought possible. It is important that we work hard to change our way of thinking and turn to programs, techniques, and therapies that have healing properties and that are actually proven to work. To learn more about Classic Rehab’s aquatics therapy offerings, please feel free to contact us today.