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Clinicians created aquatics therapy with individual patients in mind. Through much experience and research, physical therapists found that many patients were in too much pain to be fully mobile, or due to their condition (i.e. pregnancy, obesity, old age) were unable to work at their maximum capacity. This led to slower recovery. Aquatics therapy is an evidence-based practice used to treat, rehabilitate, prevent, heal, and restore an individual’s maximum capabilities in order to complete their daily activities. The practice is carried out with or without assistive, adaptive, orthotic, protective or supportive devices and equipment. With the uniqueness of its properties, aquatics therapy enhances the patient’s rehabilitation in their musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, as well as integumentary system conditions.
Goals of aquatics therapy include improved function, aerobic capacity, endurance conditioning, improved balance, coordination and agility, focus on the body mechanics and postural stabilization, patient flexibility, improved gait and locomotion, relaxation, muscle strength, power and endurance. The beauty of this therapy is that it is water specific, making the patient 80% weightless. It can treat a patient’s acute, transient and chronic conditions at any level. At Classic Rehabilitation, Inc. we have the resources to treat patients after an illness, injury or surgery with aquatics therapy. Aquatics therapy supports the patient’s body by reducing stress on their joints while providing resistance with assistance to be moveable.
Our patients have also seen improvement in the swelling (edema) around the site of injury and amplified circulation. Physical therapy is not just about the body healing physically, but it is also about the patient’s mental, emotional, psychosocial and physiological well-being. Some patients at our rehab center who greatly benefit from aquatics therapy suffer from:
Moreover, here are the four main differences between aquatics therapy and traditional physical therapy on land:
Conclusively, aquatics therapy presents the least amount of risk for a patient, except for patients who may have a respiratory or dermatological condition. Some patients may find the breathing difficult or others may develop a skin rash. To avoid any variability in a patient’s treatment we strongly recommend a patient disclose their full past medical history to both their physician and physical therapist.
Contact Classic Rehabilitation today for your aquatic therapy questions and concerns or visit one of our convenient locations in Arlington, Bedford or Grand Prairie. Our physical therapy facility is all-inclusive with aquatics therapy and more.
Client Testimonials
My experience with Classic Rehabilitation in Arlington is very pleasing. The workers are professionals and friendly. They really care about your wellbeing and will ensure your safety is guaranteed. Every worker ensures they work with your plan and need. I recommend Classic Rehabilitation to everyone for your health care rehabilitation need.
I was apprehensive about doing the rehab thing but after the first visit I was in! Everyone on the staff is friendly yet professional. They have made me feel new again. Don’t be afraid of the rehab thing, they will make you better and you’ll make some great friends!
Amazing staff and knowledgeable, thanks to them I am back to my normal lifestyle. One of the best places I have gone for therapy. I highly recommend them, very flexible with appointments.
Nice atmosphere therapist are very knowledgeable and friendly. Easy to schedule appt. And facility is very clean would highly recommend. The therapist truly care about your needs and take their time with you.
I want to thank everyone at Classic Rehab in Arlington for helping me get to where I need to with my physical therapy and aquatic therapy it has helped me a lot and everyone has been so kind and helpful to me. You all keep up the good work and keep that smile and how you treat people as well.