Aquatic therapy, also known as hydrotherapy, is a type of physical therapy performed in the water. The properties of water – buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, resistance, and temperature (warm for therapeutic effects) – make aquatic therapy particularly beneficial for:
Water also supports some of your body weight, making workouts easier on joints and reducing the chances for injury, ultimately helping reduce your pain and allowing you to recover from your injury quicker.
As with most rehabilitation services, aquatic therapy continues to advance with new technology. In addition to our large, warm-water therapeutic pool at the Sheltering Arms Institute Bon Air location, our Reynolds Center features a new HydroWorx® 750 therapy pool.
This high-tech pool includes an underwater treadmill, resistance jet technology, a deep well area, and multi-angle video capabilities to support gait analysis. These tools allow the therapist a variety of options when implementing a plan of care and support advanced recovery.
While aquatic hydrotherapy can help treat a wide array of injuries and conditions, here are some we commonly see and have extensive experience treating:
During the initial evaluation and assessment process, personal goals will be established by each patient and their therapist. A customized aquatic therapy program will then be created to meet your individual needs. In addition to personal goals, our sessions will focus on two overall goals:
Count on Sheltering Arms Institute to help you find the Power to Overcome™ your illness or injury today!
If you have questions about our aquatic hydrotherapy program or would like to schedule an appointment, please complete the form below or call (804) 764-1000.
