BALANCE & GAIT DISORDERS
Balance disorders are rather common. Feeling imbalance is never pleasant, and it can put you at risk of falling and hurting yourself. Our clinic’s aquatic therapy can help you improve your balance. While you may sustain injuries such as a hip fracture if you fall on land, there is no risk of injury when completing standard land-based balance exercises in the water. Not only do you have the support of a flotation belt in the water, but you also have the safety of the water if you lose your equilibrium! It’s a win-win situation for everyone. If you stumble, you will simply get wet instead of falling down and hurting yourself. Our therapists can identify at-risk patients and provide hands-on assistance when needed, so rest assured that you’ll be taken care of!
WHAT MAKES AQUATIC THERAPY SUCCESSFUL?
You might be wondering, “What makes aquatic therapy so special? It’s just water!” The truth is that this kind of therapy maximizes the magical properties of water, such as buoyancy, viscosity, and hydrostatic pressure. Water reduces the amount of weight you’re bearing on your joints and spine as you exercise. It also provides resistance, decreases inflammation, and improves circulation. Our talented staff of skilled, licensed therapists will focus your total body exercise program to reduce your pain.
WHY SHOULD I SEE AN AQUATIC THERAPIST?
There are several reasons why you may want to go see an aquatic therapist. Besides living with chronic conditions such as arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, multiple sclerosis, stroke recovery, and joint disorders, you may have other common goals for your aquatic therapy treatment, such as:
• Improving flexibility • Improving balance & coordination • Building muscle strength & endurance
• Enhancing aerobic capacity • Assisting with gait & locomotion • Reducing stress & promoting relaxation
If you’re not sure whether or not aquatic therapy would be a good fit for you, you can always ask one of our expert therapists. They’d be more than happy to do a full assessment of your condition to determine the best plan of action for your therapy treatment!
Sources: https://loudounpt.com/physical-therapy-services/chronic-pain-relief/ • https://loudounpt.com/physical- therapy-services/back-pain-relief/
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