{"id":5008,"date":"2024-04-22T15:06:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T15:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedcarephysicaltherapy.com\/?p=5008"},"modified":"2024-04-23T15:54:30","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T15:54:30","slug":"what-conditions-can-be-treated-with-aquatic-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advancedcarephysicaltherapy.com\/blog\/what-conditions-can-be-treated-with-aquatic-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"What Conditions Can Be Treated With Aquatic Therapy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The secret of aquatic therapy lies in a molecule that\u2019s millions of times smaller than a grain of salt.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That molecule, <\/span>H<\/span>2<\/span>O, <\/span>the building block of water, has such a strong polar bond between its two positively charged hydrogen atoms and its single, negatively charged oxygen atom that it has cohesion, or sticks together.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The cohesion of <\/span>H<\/span>2<\/span>O<\/span> is why water is buoyant, allowing you to float in it. Which is why aquatic therapy \u2013 a physical therapist-guided exercise program conducted in a pool \u2013 is so helpful for healing and rehabilitation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is aquatic therapy?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Sometimes called hydrotherapy or pool therapy, aquatic therapy is an effective treatment for various medical conditions because the water supports the body, making exercise impact-free and easy on the joints.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aquatic therapy helps patients heal and rehabilitate. So, if you’re looking for a therapeutic approach that combines the benefits of water with guidance from a physical therapist, <\/span>aquatic therapy<\/span><\/a> might be just what you need.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For some people, the benefits of aquatic therapy are vast. The therapy pool, designed to ease a range of exercises and movements in water, provides a safe and supportive environment for patients. The buoyancy and resistance of water make it an ideal medium for rehabilitation and therapeutic exercises.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What conditions can be treated with aquatic therapy?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Aquatic physical therapy is an effective form of therapy for people of all ages and fitness levels. A qualified physical therapist guides a patient in the therapy pool through exercises and movements designed to address specific needs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aquatic therapy is especially beneficial for conditions that cause pain or limit mobility or require low-impact exercises. Among the conditions aquatic therapy can treat are:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n