Water based treatments such as Hydrotherapy are an effective way of aiding in the rehabilitation process when non-weight bearing exercises are recommended due to limited strength in doing them against gravity. It is also beneficial when working with limited function caused by inflammation, pain, guarding, muscle spasm and limited range of motion. Water therapy can also provide resistance to active movement in order to improve muscle strength and control.
Our therapists also benefit from working with clients in the pool because it can reduce the strain on the therapist, and also the anti-gravity effect of water can allow the therapist to move and stretch the client in ways that are not physically possible otherwise.