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Aquatic Therapy

beneficial form of therapy performed in the water

Aquatic therapy, or pool therapy, consists of an exercise program that is performed in the water. It is a beneficial form of therapy that is useful for a variety of medical conditions. Aquatic therapy uses the physical properties of water to assist in patient healing and exercise performance.

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Aquatic therapy is physical therapy that takes place in a pool or other aquatic environment under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional. It is also known as water therapy, aquatic rehabilitation, aqua therapy, pool therapy, therapeutic aquatic exercise or hydrotherapy.

In the United States, those who can perform aquatic therapy are legally regulated medical professionals with the correct scope of practice and the ability to use the American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. Aquatic therapy is considered an add-on certification for physical therapists and athletic trainers who often work closely with occupational therapists and exercise physiologists to develop a plan of care for each client.

Benefits

  • Buoyancy promotes off-loading of joints by reducing the impact of gravity

  • Assist in gaining ROM (Range of Movement)

  • Water resistance assists in strengthening muscle and building aerobic capacity to improve functional endurance

  • Nerve desensitization through hydrostatic pressure helping to relieve pain

  • Improves balance, gait mechanics, and early athletic rehabilitation

Conditions that benefit

  • Arthritis

  • Athlete Rehabilitation

  • Limited Functional Mobility & Endurance

  • Low Back Pain

  • Disc Disorders

  • Stenosis

  • Degeneration

  • Nerve Pain

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Obesity/Bariatric Conditions

  • Scoliosis

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  • My son, Ryan, sought therapy for overall weakness, abdominal and shoulder pain and the inability to walk. Since starting with NIPT, he has experienced a noticeable increase in strength. He loves working in the pool. Progress has been slow and Ryan is not fully walking yet, but Bradley, Justin, Stephanie and Mishelle have all been so unfailingly kind and patient through the process.

    emailT. Mosher

  • I’ve been seeing Matt Bray for 6 weeks now and couldn’t be happier with my PT, he is extremely knowledgeable and professional and will return in the future any time I need PT. I would recommend this PT office to anyone.

    googleJay

  • Travis is great and super informative. And seems that he cares about all of his patients. All ages and injuries.

    googleR. Dolan

  • NIPT is a very friendly team and my physical therapist there, Sky Pruitt, helped me get back to normal after both a bad shoulder with torn labral cartilage and then later a bad knee. He was encouraging knowledgeable and very competent and I never could have come through those episodes without his help. I highly recommend NIPT and Sky Pruitt to anyone in need of help with physical recovery of any kind.

    facebookJ. McCormack

  • I would highly recommend Greg for your Pt. This is my second with him. 1st my total knee and now my shoulder. He is very patient and listens.

    yelpSheri M.

  • Love working with Adam!! Extremely knowledgeable and super helpful with my therapy! The entire staff are all very personable and super nice to work with!!! I continue to improve and will always return for any future needs I may have as well as highly recommend anyone else who needs help!Great People and Great place!!

    yelpDeb B.

  • Great staff and treatment is excellent. Always kind and friendly. I highly recommend Dave Andrews and his Co-workers

    yelpJeri L.

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