Aquatic therapy is a potential form of physical therapy that takes place inside the water. Aquatic rehabilitation has a broad potential in treating acute as well as chronic injuries and it has become one of the famous treatment method worldwide. Aqua therapy works on the physical principles of water: Density, Specific gravity, hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy, viscosity and thermodynamics.
Benefits of Aqua Therapy –
● Pain management – One of the key benefits of aqua therapy is its ability to minimize pain and discomfort throughout the rehabilitation. The buoyancy provided by the water relieves pressure on joints and soft tissues allowing patients to exercise with less discomfort. Furthermore, the warm temperature of water can help to relax muscles, soothe aches and reduce body stiffness caused by inflammation.
●Muscle strengthening and endurance – Water provides resistance as well as assistance, hence as patient performs movements through water, they engage various muscles that need to work harder to move through resistance which remarkably shows benefits in strength and endurance.
● Balance and coordination – The buoyancy of water helps patient to maintain a stable vertical position, allowing them to practice balance in more controlled and supportive environment. Also hydrostatic pressure can enhance proprioceptive feedback, increasing body awareness and control. It has shown significant benefits in neurological rehabilitation.
Aqua therapy is useful in following conditions –
● Orthopedic – Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, muscular disorders, pre and post-surgical rehab, spinal issues.
● Neurological- Parkinson’s, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, Balance and coordination disorders, vertigo.
● Cardio- respiratory- Pre and post-surgical cardiac andrespiratory fitness Obesity, weight reduction, post-partum fitness.
● Athletic Training and fitness, sports specific prehab.
Adams Wylie Physio Rehab Centre (AWPRC), Mumbai Central (info@awmhrc.org) is Asia’s one of the largest physio rehab centre spread across 15000 sq.ft area facilitating various physiotherapy & rehab services aiming to provide international healthcare facility under one roof. AWPRC offers effective aqua therapy which is fully equipped aqua treadmill unit that is fitted with camera to detect underwater movements to get biofeedback, underwater treadmills, resistance jets, ramp for wheelchair and other water equipment’s. Session is done under supervision of doctors and tailored made program according to patient. Our well qualified doctors have helped many patients to gain their strength and functional ability back through aqua therapy. If you are struggling with daily activities then aqua therapy may be the right solution for you. We focus on pain free and advanced rehabilitation method to make the living better.
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