Aquatic physical therapy provides a low or no impact environment for patients recovering from injury or surgery by reducing the effects of gravity in water, allowing for functional activity with less pain and increased range of motion compared to land-based exercise. The water supports the body, lessens joint stress, and offers resistance and assistance to movement, helping patients see enhanced mobility, strength, and function during the healing process. Patients are often referred for aquatic therapy if they have difficulty exercising on land due to conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, or injuries to the neck, shoulders, back, knees, or ankles.

1. Aquatic Physical Therapy
Full Body Aquatic Workout
After injury or surgery, a patient's sensitivity to
pain can be increased while weight bearing
ability on land is limited. In water, the effects of
gravity are greatly reduced and functional activity
can occur. The properties of water allow for a
patient to exercise in a relatively low or no impact
environment that provides more comfortable
movement and enhanced range of motion. Water
supports the body, reduces joint stress and
provides resistance and assistance to
movement. Patients see enhanced mobility,
strength and function rapidly during the healing
process.
Patients are typically referred for aquatic physical therapy who are
having difficulty exercising on land. The below 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