Aquatic Therapy

This program is available at the following locations:

At PTHC, we strive to provide comprehensive physical therapy for a variety of patients. That's why we are excited to inform you of our Aquatic Therapy program. Research has shown that utilization of aquatic therapy can reduce rehabilitation time by 40 to 50 percent, which means that you will be up and running even sooner.

Benefits:

Reduces pressure on joints by decreasing the effect of gravity
Therapy can begin sooner than on land
Improves flexibility and increases range of motion
Promotes relaxation
Decreases muscle guarding and spasms
Reduces pain
Reduces inflammation
Decreases fear of falling
Eliminates passive modalities
Exercises are performed in a functional position

What Types of Patients are Appropriate for Aquatic Therapy?

Patients with weight-bearing precautions
Ankle, knee, or hip sprains/fractures
Joint replacements
Overuse syndromes
Arthritis
Frozen shoulders
Multiple injuries
Patients who are unable to tolerate impact stresses
Post surgical patients: ACL repair, meniscus repair, rotator cuff repair laminectomy, IDET, etc.
Chronic pain/Fibromyalgia