About Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy involves carrying out exercises and specific physical therapy techniques in water
to help relieve pain, relax tension, strengthen muscles, increase circulation, and subsequently
improve function. We will make sure your aquatic therapy programme is tailored to your needs to maximize these benefits and ensure comfort in the water.
Aquatic therapy can lead to many benefits for patients who are recovering from surgery, a stroke
or spinal cord related injuries. Benefits for these patients and many others include:
Hydrotherapy can lead to many benefits for patients who need to recover from e.g. surgery, a stroke or spinal cord related injuries such as:
– Re-education and encouragement of normal movement
– Allows standing in those who are unable to weight-bear out of the water
– the buoyancy effect of water
– Improved walking technique
– Improved balance and coordination
– Improved independence and function
– Improve self-confidence
– Reduce the fear of falling
ProPhysio Aquatic Therapy Specialists
