AQUATIC PHYSICAL THERAPY

Aquatic therapy, or pool therapy, is a specialized exercise program performed in the water, offering a low-impact yet highly effective approach to rehabilitation. By utilizing the unique physical properties of water, this form of therapy supports healing, improves mobility, and enhances strength—all while reducing stress on the joints and spine compared to traditional land-based exercises.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or looking for a gentle way to stay active, aquatic therapy can be a game-changer for your health and well-being.

Conditions that may benefit from

Aquatic Therapy

  • Arthritis/Joint pain

  • Limited Functional Mobility & Endurance

  • Low Back Pain

    • Disc Disorders

    • Stenosis

    • Degeneration

  • Nerve Pain

    • Fibromyalgia

  • Obesity/Bariatric Conditions

  • Scoliosis

  • Neurological Disorders

  • Balance deficits

  • Athlete Rehabilitation

Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

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

  • Assists in gaining ROM (Range of Motion)

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

  • Nerve desensitization through hydrostatic pressure helps to relieve pain.

  • Improves balance, gait mechanics, and allows early athletic rehabilitation.

Aquatic Therapy is provided…

  • by licensed Physical Therapy staff.

  • in the Litehouse YMCA pool.

  • in a 82* pool.

  • in conjunction with land-based therapy.

  • in a pool session which may include stretching in the hot tub.

  • with access to the pool by stairs or a hydraulic lift.