The Incredible Benefits of
Aquatic Therapy
The warmth of the water can also help relax your muscles while reducing pain. As your body floats in the water, you’ll be able to gain more motion and flexibility. The warmth loosens up any tight muscles or joints, while the water provides enough resistance for strength training. If you’re nervous about this type of therapy because you can’t swim, don’t sweat it! You don’t have to swim in order to participate. Usually, the classes involve water that reaches only as high as your chest and include people with varying forms of physical fitness. If you have a painful injury that leaves you stiff and restricted, water therapy may be the perfect solution to increase flexibility and improve strength. To learn more, give us a call at 949-709- 8770 and experience these incredible benefits for yourself!
When you hear the word “therapy,” your initial thought might not be about water, but pools can be used for an incredibly effective form of physical therapy. Aquatic or water therapy is ideal for anyone hindered by arthritis, a recent surgery, a recent fracture, sprains or strains, excessive weight, or neuromuscular re- education and strengthening. Going through physical therapy in a water-based environment can help your body in many ways. The natural buoyancy reduces gravitational pull and lessens compressive forces, thus making any exercise significantly easier. This can increase patient morale and confidence, as it provides a positive medium in which to function. Because patients don’t have to worry about gravity pushing down on them, they won’t have to worry about other problems arising in the middle of their workout. This can encourage patients to continue their exercises with a positive mindset. SUCCESS STORY “I started six weeks after four different parts of my right foot/ankle had operations (a relocated heel, two tendon restructures, and a plantar cut and repair). I couldn’t walk or put any pressure or weight on my foot. “Julian worked with me three times per week and pushed me both at Focus and at home. After 10 weeks of treatment, I am back and can do anything I want without pain. I have played three rounds of golf in the past seven days without any pain. This has been an excellent experience with the Focus staff, and I am absolutely happy I came here. Thank you, Focus staff.” -Rick McDowell
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