Aquatics therapy can help people battling many different ailments and conditions to obtain optimal health and wellness in a safe and effective manner. From working with those suffering from job-related injuries to people with chronic pain and those who have sustained a sports injury, water therapy has become the go-to treatment path for people of all different ages.

Aquatics therapy can help people battling many different ailments and conditions to obtain optimal health and wellness in a safe and effective manner. From working with those suffering from job-related injuries to people with chronic pain and those who have sustained a sports injury, water therapy has become the go-to treatment path for people of all different ages.

Aquatics therapy can help people battling many different ailments and conditions to obtain optimal health and wellness in a safe and effective manner. From working with those suffering from job-related injuries to people with chronic pain and those who have sustained a sports injury, water therapy has become the go-to treatment path for people of all different ages. In recent years we have also seen aquatics therapy become a popular option for people battling obesity. In fact, this treatment method is proven to help people lose weight at a safe and necessary pace. Statistics indicate that a shocking 68 percent of Americans are overweight, and roughly 36 percent are obese. With these numbers in mind, it is easy to see why we as a nation are turning to alternative methods to help battle this problem of obesity. While people traditionally opt for quick fixes – think fad diets and surgery – we are realizing that these methods are not only unsafe, but do not keep the weight off long-term. Opting instead for ‘treatments’ like aquatics therapy is an excellent way to lose weight at a safe pace, and keep it off.

Today we are going to dive a little deeper into this topic of obesity and go over some of the top ways aquatics therapy can help those battling weight problems.

What is Obesity?

As you may or may not be aware, obesity is a condition that represents the storage of excess fat in an individual. This added weight is typically the result of an imbalance between caloric intake and energy expenditure occurring over a long period of time. It is important to note that obesity affects the body in numerous ways that can lead to more serious health problems than just being overweight. Some of these health problems include:

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Diabetes
  • Stroke
  • High blood pressure
  • Certain types of cancer (such as breast, liver, prostate, and colon)
  • Osteoarthritis (which is something physical therapy can help treat as well)
  • Breathing problems (such as asthma and sleep apnea)
  • Depression

These are just a handful of examples of the ways in which obesity can impact an individual’s overall well-being in other ways. In order to avoid more serious health problems down the road, we encourage those struggling with obesity or other weight issues to consult a Grand Prairie aquatics therapist.

Aquatics Therapy for Obesity

Now that we have a better understanding of what obesity is, let’s look at how water therapy can help:

  • Reduce pain
  • Improve overall cardiovascular health
  • Improve strength and conditioning
  • Improve range of motion and movement
  • Improve flexibility and posture
  • Help increase level of activity and exercise

To learn more about how an Arlington, Bedford or Grand Prairie aquatics therapist may be able to help you or a loved one deal with problems of obesity, please contact Classic Rehabilitation today.