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Additional Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

Aside from being gentler on the joints, aquatic therapy has a wealth of additional benefits, including the following: • Builds strength: Exercising in the water may feel easier, but it also works your muscles more. Because water exerts force on the body, simple movements (such as walking or swinging your arm) become resistance exercises when you perform them underwater, meaning you can more easily build strength without using special equipment. • Improves joint mobility: Struggling with a restricted range of motion? Because the water supports your joints, aquatic therapy exercises may make it easier to improve your mobility. • Improves cardiovascular endurance: Similarly, aquatic therapy challenges your cardiovascular system, helping to improve aerobic capacity without joint pain. • Keeps you upright: If you struggle with balance and stability, aquatic therapy will actually help you complete your exercises without the risk of falling. • Improves blood circulation: Because we keep our pool warm, aquatic therapy helps facilitate the blood flow that occurs naturally during exercise. • Promotes relaxation: Many people find simply being in the water relaxing. Furthermore, the warm water helps promote muscle relaxation, which can help with painful muscle spasms. What To Expect During Your Aquatic Therapy Sessions In some ways, aquatic therapy is quite similar to land- based therapy. Your first appointment will consist of a comprehensive exam in which we take a complete

health history, conduct some simple movement screens, and develop your customized treatment plan. Another similarity is the exercises themselves. Aquatic therapy is not the same as swimming — in fact, you don’t need to know how to swim at all! You’ll typically perform the prescribed movements in waist- or chest-deep water, and many of these exercises (such as leg raises or water walking) are movements you could perform on land. However, there are some key differences between land and aquatic therapy. Firstly, your program will occur in our aquatic therapy facilities. This facility is not like the swimming pools at your local recreation center: you won’t find any splashing kids or lifeguard whistles here! Instead, you’ll find gently heated water, specialized therapeutic equipment, and our compassionate aquatic physical therapists, who will guide you through your personal treatment program. Another difference is that we may utilize specialized equipment, such as pool noodles, water weights, or kickboards, that make effective use of water’s unique properties so you can reap its full benefits. In some cases, we might also have you perform deep-water exercises using flotation devices to keep you aloft as you complete the movements. Dive Into Aquatic Therapy Today! Aquatic therapy is a fantastic alternative to land-based physical therapy. If you think you might benefit, call Total Performance to schedule your initial consultation today — and learn all the ways that aquatic therapy might benefit you!

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Aqua Therapy Physical therapy that takes place in water, usually in a clinic pool, is known as aquatic therapy. This type of therapy is preferred if you want to reduce the amount of pressure on the joints, allowing you to move with less pain. It offers relaxing effects that can help with pain alleviation, relaxation, and improved mobility. Benefits differ from person to person based on what your end goal is for your therapeutic program, but overall you should expect to feel much better after each session with your therapist! All our pools are private and heated.

Dizziness, Vertigo and Concussions Do you ever feel wobbly or off-balance? Dizziness, vertigo, and concussions can have a detrimental impact on your everyday life, making it difficult to do even the most simple tasks. Conditions that can cause vertigo or dizziness and balance issues include vestibular neuritis, migraines, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Meniere’s disease and stroke. Our physical therapists may be able to help you find a long-term solution to your problem through vestibular rehabilitation.

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