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Aquatics
Aquatic therapy combines the physical properties of water and the ultimate modality of exercise. The physical and psychological effects of exercising in water translate into a positive therapeutic outcome for the patient or athlete.
Basic Aquatics
Aquatics are designed to accommodate patients with acute postoperative back conditions, arthritis, total joint replacements and other diagnoses that benefit from less stressful exercise. The program increases endurance and general strength in a low-impact environment.
This program includes:
- Deep water traction
- Spine stabilization techniques
- Resistive training
- Group Treatment / Individual instruction
- Deep water conditioning with flotation device
- Warm water environment
Also progresses to:
- Neutral spine swimming
- Deep water conditioning
- Upper and lower extremity resistance training
- Cardiovascular conditioning
Benefits
- Decreases weight bearing load on joints
- Minimizes pain and muscle spasm
- Increases range of motion, strength and endurance
- Provides a natural traction medium
- Promotes relaxation
- Increases cardiovascular conditioning
- Promotes psychological well-being
- Allows for more rapid recovery
- Classes supervised by aquatic specialists and licensed physical therapy personnel
Locations:
HealthSouth
171 Pine Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 536-7824
HealthSouth
14 Chestnut Place
Ludlow, Ma 01056
(413) 547 - 2616
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