Benefits of Pool Therapy

Patients are typically referred for aquatic physical therapy who are having difficulty exercising on land.  The following conditions are ideal for treatment in the aquatic environment:

• Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Neck, shoulder, low back, knee or ankle, injuries
• Rehabilitation following surgery
• Chronic pain
• Sports and work related injuries requiring rapid rehabilitation

Benefits of Aquatic Physical Therapy

• Accelerated rehabilitation
• Protects joints during exercise
• Reduced stress
• Decreased swelling
• Trunk stabilization
• Improved gait or postural deviations
• Increased strength and endurance
• Increased range of motion and flexibility
• Increased balance and coordination
• Increased muscle tone
• Improved body mechanics with work and daily activities to avoid re-injury

Make an appointment today for pool therapy available in Old Saybrook at Roberts Physical and Aquatic Therapy.