Aquatic Therapy Services
Advanced Physical Therapy is a leading provider of aquatic therapy throughout Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. We always create individualized treatment plans and when appropriate aquatic therapy will be offered. Aquatic therapy can be combined with multiple modalities. We are able to address all populations including geriatrics, post-surgical therapy, athletic injuries, and workers' compensation and motor vehicle accident claims. Aquatic therapy is approved by medical insurance companies and can be a wonderful addition to a treatment plan.
An Aquatic Approach
Aquatic therapy refers to any treatments or exercises performed in water for various purposes including fitness, relaxation, and physical rehabilitation. The buoyancy of the water helps to relieve pressure from the joints and is often very helpful for patients with back, hip or knee problems and systemic pain issues.
The recovery process for an injury or a surgical treatment that affects your movement generally involves physical therapy. You need to strengthen your muscles and encourage tissue healing in a healthy, professional environment to prevent further damage. For some people, the most effective type of therapy may take place in the water.
Advanced Physical Therapy offers aquatic physical therapy for our patients who may not be strong enough to benefit from other forms of therapy. Aquatic therapy may also be used in conjunction with our other therapies as part of a patient's individual treatment plan.
Understanding How Aquatic Physical Therapy Works
Similar to traditional therapies, aquatic therapy allows individuals to stretch and strengthen their bodies to restore mobility and functionality. However, aquatic therapy takes place in a pool or individualized tank of warm water. At Advanced Physical Therapy, we offer the Hydro Track which combines the power of a treadmill with the benefits of aquatic therapy. The water is warm and helps relax muscles and decrease pain. It is equipped with jets that can add to the resistance or assist with movement. It is easy to enter and you do not have to climb steps or ladders.
Choosing Aquatic Therapy
Insurance plans will cover aquatic therapy, so it can easily become a central point of your personal treatment plan. And many patients successfully transition from aquatic therapy to more rigorous, land based activities. If you want to see if aquatic therapy will work for you, call our Northeast Philadelphia office at
(215) 742-8099 to set up an appointment.
