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Early joint movement is
possible in water even if you are experiencing pain. Water supports
the body and reduces stress to joints so you can strengthen and tone
your muscles while your injury heals.
Aquatic physical therapy can be performed at various depths. A
controllable water current provides the proper amount of assistance
or resistance for each patient.
What are the benefits of Aquatic Physical Therapy?
Aquatic physical therapy can increase:
circulation
strength
and endurance
range
of motion
balance
and coordination
muscle
tone
Aquatic physical therapy also:
protects
joints during exercise
reduces
stress
decreases
swelling |