Aquatic Therapy At REQUEST PHYSICAL THERAPY
Aquatic therapy is giving thousands of patients a new lease on life. With a variety of specially designed pools, ReQuest physical therapists are providing therapeutic, personalized exercise solutions for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, neurological disorders, low back pain and many post-surgery conditions. The benefits of water therapy are many. Buoyancy of water enables a person with an injury to move in ways not possible on land. Swelling is reduced in the arms and legs because of the pressure exerted on your body from the water. The water is a safe place to practice improving your walking and balance without fear of falling and getting hurt. It is much less painful exercising in the water than on land because water reduces or eliminates stresses to joint and soft tissue. The pressure of water increases circulation especially to the hands and feet. With water temperature in the 92 – 95 degree range, the relaxation response of the muscles and reduction in pain allow for greater joint mobility and range of motion, which in turn enhances the body’s ability to heal more quickly. With our aquatic program, we can increase range of motion, mobility, overall conditioning and ability to function in daily living. Where there was once only pain, dependence and dysfunction, there can be less pain, independence and a joyful return to the activities of daily living. It’s a clinically proven, safe and effective approach for treating many conditions that affect human muscles, bones, and joints.
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