Aquatic Therapy

What Are The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy?

Acquired brain injuries can often cause a dramatic effect on a person’s balance, gait, strength and flexibility.  These types of injuries can also cause muscle weakness, making it that much more difficult to exercise those muscles in order to regain strength. Aquatic therapy is a great way to build strength.

Our Aquatic therapists specialize in:

• One on one instruction
• Soothing water and lessened distractions
• Lowered anxiety
• Deep breathing work
• Cardiovascular exercise

We believe our aquatic therapy program is unique and beneficial to our individuals for several reasons, including:

• A strong emphasis on the individual’s interests to create and obtain objectives.
• Active community involvement.
• Creative adaptations of activities.
• We address social, cognitive, physical and leisure needs of the individual.
• Can guide the trans-disciplinary team in person-centered and community-based rehab.
• We provide effective transition plans utilizing community resources and natural support to continue an active lifestyle post discharge.
• The weight bearing load is reduced up to 90% depending on the water depth
• The water supports joints and muscles, helping to improve balance
• It’s easier to perform movements that a patient may not be able to complete on land