Aquatic Therapy – Aquatic therapy is an excellent addition to the traditional rehabilitation process due to the unique properties of water, providing a safe and supportive environment to encourage and develop functional movements.

• Buoyancy
  Opposes the force of gravity, allowing the body to move more freely and easily than on land. Decreases compressive forces on weight-bearing joints and spinal discs. Assists joint range of motion
• Hydrostatic Pressure
  Promotes circulation and reduces edema. Stabilizing muscles are constantly at work
• Viscosity
  Provides three-dimensional resistance to promote muscle strength

University Hospitals Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine offers aquatic therapy as an effective treatment for many conditions including:

• General conditioning
• Trunk-Vertical Stabilization Program
• Postural training
• Shoulder dysfunction
• Flexibility Work
• Lower Extremity Program for hip, knee and ankle
• Fibromyalgia
• Sport Specific Training
• Gait Training
• Neurological Conditions
• Pregnancy
• Stroke

Athletes: Overuse injuries such as stress fractures, tendinitis, and strained muscles benefit from an aquatic environment by reducing joint stress while maintaining muscle strength and overall conditioning.