How We Can Help You   >  Aquatic Physical Therapy

• Aquatic Therapy is the ideal treatment for a wide variety of individuals.
• The buoyancy created by the water allows for decreased stress on joints and helps individuals to perform exercises and range of motion activities that may be difficult to complete on land.
• Buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure and heat are all properties inherent in water that facilitate the successful treatment of patients.
• Support provided by the water may help ease patient fear of falling.
• The versatility of water provides increased interest and ease of movement for the patient, which can result in a more positive response to rehabilitation exercises and lead to increased compliance with physical therapy

• The ability to increase joint motion with reduced pain aided by the warm water temperature.
• Increased strength resulting from the constant resistance provided by the water and the ability to increase resistance as necessary through the use of water currents.
• Improved circulation and decreased venous pooling resulting from the buoyancy provided by water.
• Increased endurance facilitated through the availability of cardiovascular training with less stress on weight-bearing joints.
• Enhanced balance and coordination as a result of buoyancy.

• Only one patient allowed in the pool at a time which allows for personalized one-on-one treatment
• Only one aquatic appointment scheduled each hour allowing time for patients to complete their aquatic routine easily without feeling rushed.
• Education for the patient about their diagnosis and rehabilitation plan
• Friendly and supportive assistance in helping patients achieve their recovery goals
• Assistance to patients in finding a suitable pool for post-therapy exercises
• A fun and supportive environment at HARTZ Physical Therapy which will facilitate an enjoyable experience.
• Our state-of-the-art pool includes:
  
  • A chair lift that provides easy access into and out of the pool as well as a comfortable seat while performing exercises.
    
  • A water current system providing the patient with the potential for increased resistance to improve strength training and conditioning.
    
  • Water temperature maintained between 88 and 92 degrees.
    
  • A private shower in the poolroom to allow patients to prepare for any post-therapy appointments.

• Bathing Suit or shorts and a dark T-shirt to wear in the pool
• Towel to dry off after therapy
• Change of clothes to wear after completion of aquatic therapy
• Shampoo, soap, shower shoes, if you wish to shower after therapy.

Please see FAQs for what to expect at your first appointment.