What you need to Know about Rehabilitation Aquatic

For a variety of individuals with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders, performing exercise in the water can be beneficial. Due to the specific properties of water, aquatic therapy differs from land therapy. For improving posture, decreasing joint compression forces, reducing inflammation, these unique properties prove to be effective. For addressing balance, strength, and postural deficits, the resistance of the water during exercise provides a safe environment. To gain strength and endurance, aquatic therapy provides a comfortable and therapeutic medium for those patients who may have difficulty exercising on land.

Rehabilitation Aquatic

Who is aquatic rehabilitation for?

Many musculoskeletal and neurological conditions may benefit from rehabilitation aquatic including, but not limited to:


 Orthopedic disorders

1. ·         Arthritis
2. ·         Post-surgical cases
3. ·         Balance disorders in impairing
4. ·         Chronic pain
5. ·         Back pain
6. ·         Sports rehabilitation

Certain diagnoses may not be suggested for Aquatic therapy as:

• ·         Incontinence
• ·         seizure disorders
• ·         open wounds or non-healing ulcers
• ·         chlorine allergy
• ·         water phobia

What does aquatic rehabilitation contains?

Treatment goals and plan of care is initiated in the physical therapy gym and this is where the initial physical therapy evaluation takes place. The physical therapy sessions follow up in the water is established by the therapist in case of pool therapy. Before initiating an aquatic therapy program, it is not necessary for patients to know how to swim. Each treatment session is directed by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. Stairs, ladder or ramp depending on location are the access to the pool.

The patients must consider bringing:

1. ·         swimsuit
2. ·         a cover-up or towel
3. ·         a lock for their personal items
4. ·         to protect their feet in the pool area water shoes
5. ·         to maintain hydration plastic bottle with drinking water

How long will aquatic rehabilitation take?

Specifically tailored to meet each patient’s individual needs, the span of an aquatic therapy treatment session is approximately 30-45 minutes long and. With a land-based physical therapy plan the aquatic treatment plan is coordinated varying based on patient diagnosis. The program progresses to land-based focus as needed, once the patient's aquatic goals are achieved. This may vary from organization to organization.

Recovery expected from aquatic rehabilitation

Most patients apart from managing their pain and swelling also regain their balance, strength; flexibility and range of motion safely with rehabilitation aquatic. On average, treatment sessions vary from two weeks to four weeks.