The 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, bouncy, 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 bouncy provided by the water relieves pressure on joints as well as soft tissues allowing patients to perform exercises more freely with less discomfort. Furthermore, the warm temperature of water can help to relax muscles, soothe aches and reduce body stiffness caused by inflammation in joints.
- Muscle strengthening and endurance –The 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 with remarkably shows benefits in strength and endurance.
- Balance and coordination – The bouncy of water helps the 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. These aqua exercises shows significant benefits in neurological rehabilitation.
Aqua therapy is useful in following conditions –
- Orthopedic – Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, 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 and respiratory fitness.
- Athletic Training and fitness
- Obesity and weight reduction
Adams wylie physio rehab centre is asia’s one of the largest physio rehab centre aiming to provide international healthcare facility under one roof. It is spread across a 15000 square feet area facilitating various physiotherapy and rehabilitation services. AWPRC offers effective aqua therapy treatment which is fully equipped aqua treadmill unit that fitted with camera to detect underwater movements where patients get the biofeedback, underwater treadmills, resistance jets, ramp for wheelchair bound patients and other water equipment’s for exercises. The Aqua therapy session is done under the supervision of doctors and tailored made program is made according to patient’s condition. 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.