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BENEFITS OF AQUATIC THERAPY
mobility and balance, which reduces the risk of falling as you age or suffering a serious injury. Scientists used to think that strenuous exercise was the only way to improve your health. However, new research suggests that just 30 minutes of moderate physical activity provides most of the health benefits needed. Moderate intensity is best, but even low-intensity activity is better than nothing. While some people may enjoy participating in a regularly scheduled exercise class, others may find
Aside from alleviating pain and speeding recovery, aquatic therapy has a number of other benefits, as well, including: • Begin Recovery Sooner: Aquatic therapy allows patients to begin therapy sooner than land-based therapy allows. • Less Joint Stress: Aquatic therapy allows for walking, running, and various movement activities without full weight-bearing. • Maximize Movement: The resistance of the water allows patients to maximize each and every movement in a nearly pain-free environment. This also gives patients a great aerobic workout. • Hydrostatic Pressure: The hydrostatic pressure of the water allows for decreasing edema in the extremities. • Relaxation: Aquatic therapy decreases muscle tension and allows for a better relaxation response. And so much more! AQUATIC THERAPY WILL GET YOU MOVING AGAIN Do you find yourself not as active as you use to be? As you age, you lose muscle and bone mass leading to the development of problems such as back pain, arthritis or osteoporosis. This makes it harder to do normal everyday activities like squatting down, getting out of bed, walking and more. Regular exercise and physical therapy slows the loss of muscle mass, strengthens bones and reduces joint or muscle pain. In addition, physical therapy improves
it easier to just increase their daily activities, like walking. IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO START MOVING
Physical activity is important, and can help you live independently for as long as possible. However, if you have chronic aches and pains, it can be difficult to exercise. This lack of physical activity can make the condition worse and more difficult to live with. This is where aquatic therapy can really help you. Aquatic therapy offers a very safe environment in order for you to get your body moving again. The tempurature of the water helps to reduce inflamation and pain. It also provides benefits to many of your other organs as well. Not only do we relieve your aches and pains quickly, we can help you maintain your new pain-free mobility. Our knowledgeable physical therapists are experts in muscle and joint problems, helping you return quickly to normal pain free function. At Rebound Physcial Therapy we listen to you and create customaquatic therapy programs and hands on treatments that alleviate your pain, improve balance, improve movement and walking while getting you back to doing normal everyday tasks with a healthier outlook on life. Call us today or go online to learn more!
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