Aqua Aquatic Therapy For centuries, water has been used for both recreational and therapeutic purposes. Today, new technologies and treatment protocols have given water a new importance in the field of Physical Therapy . Aquatic therapy is a subspecialty of Physical Therapy that uses water for rehabilitation. A patient can regain motion at a quicker pace and with less pain if aquatics is incorporated into the rehabilitation program.
Water is an excellent exercise medium for a wide variety of patients.
Its natural buoyancy allows freedom of movement without jarring or straining the body. Its natural resistance encourages strengthening of the muscles. And, its unique properties alleviates pain and facilitates ambulation skills. Therefore, aquatic exercise is beneficial to patients of all shapes and sizes. Water therapy gives patients with orthopaedic problems a greater degree of flexibility as it creates a traction force on the joints.