Aquatic Therapy
Check out how aquatic therapy in Midwest City, Oklahoma can help relieve your pain! Aquatic therapy is a type of physical therapy that is performed in water, usually in a clinic pool. This type of therapy is particularly beneficial for aching joints. Water therapy can also be relaxing. As a result, it can help with pain management, relaxation, and mobility.
During your sessions, you will work on both the upper and lower extremities. You’ll probably start with gentle, low-resistance activities. As you progress, your therapist will gradually introduce more advanced cardiovascular and core exercises. Some examples include jogging, arm and leg swings, and squatting. Your therapist will demonstrate some relaxation techniques following your session.
As part of the H2 Health national network of therapists, we have a therapist that can help you in the pool with your pain. Learn more about our partnership.
What are the advantages of aquatic therapy?
Aquatic therapy has been used for hundreds of years! It is now also available at Valir Physical Therapy.
Some of the benefits include:
- Increasing flexibility and mobility
- Assisting with locomotion and gait
- Increasing muscular strength and endurance
- Improving the healing process to reduce recovery time
- Increasing aerobic capacity for better health
- Improving coordination and balance
- Reducing stress and promoting relaxation
Your physical therapist may decide to incorporate aquatic therapy into your treatment plan based on your specific needs.
What To Expect in Aquatic Therapy
Pain Relief
The most obvious benefit of this treatment method is that it relieves pain. As a result, it can help with the treatment of a variety of conditions. People suffering from arthritis, chronic pain, lower back pain, and injuries can benefit from this therapy.
Hydrostatic pressure
The hydrostatic pressure of the water will support you during therapy. As a result, you do not have to be concerned about falling while exercising.
Relaxation
It offers a soothing and relaxing environment for sore muscles and joints.
Resistance
The natural resistance of water is used to accelerate the rehabilitation process. It also helps with muscle growth.
Buoyancy
Floating in water relieves aching joints and muscles by reducing gravity. As a result, working out in the water is less painful.
Propagation of waves/turbulence
As a result of these factors, our physical therapist is able to gently manipulate your body.
Breathing Improvements
Water makes your breathing muscles work harder. You will be able to breathe more easily during treatment as a result.
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7005 SE 15th Street, Suite 200
Midwest City, OK 73110
(405) 610-2484
