Aquatic Therapy
As part of APRS's services, the Aquatic Programs take a unique approach in helping participants improve their overall quality of life. Exercise's used in the program include:
RANGE OF MOTION EXERCISES
These exercises are designed to help participants relieve stiffness, restore flexibility and attain normal joint movement.
STRENGTHENING EXERCISES
Most clients become deconditioned following injuries or surgeries. Weak muscles can contribute to joint problems. These exercises are done to maintain or increase muscle strength by using water as resistance.
ENDURANCE/CONDITIONING EXERCISES
Water walking is used to help participants improve overall fitness, stamina and muscle strength.
NEUROMUSCULAR REEDUCATION
These exercises assist with balance problems, decrease muscular spasticity, and increase function.
ORTHOPEDIC
With the reduction of weight bearing in the water, participants are able to do exercises to increase their strength and range of motion while protecting the affected joint.
Benefits of Aquatic Exercise
Aquatic exercise utilizes water to provide a more comfortable, relaxing environment for exercising while increasing the participants circulation. The bouancy of the water decreases stress on joints, muscles and ligaments and allows those with weak muscles or limited weight bearing ability to advance their exercise program.
INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS
The aquatic program can address many clients who require early stage strengthening and conditioning
BACK PROGRAMS
Post Op: to address the early stages of rehabilitation following surgery
Acute: to address those who were recently injured
Intermediate: for application with those who are beginning to show progress in strength and stability.
Advanced: for application with those who are ready for land therapy and advancement to body mechanics and functional activities.
RANGE OF MOTION EXERCISES
These exercises are designed to help participants relieve stiffness, restore flexibility and attain normal joint movement.
STRENGTHENING EXERCISES
Most clients become deconditioned following injuries or surgeries. Weak muscles can contribute to joint problems. These exercises are done to maintain or increase muscle strength by using water as resistance.
ENDURANCE/CONDITIONING EXERCISES
Water walking is used to help participants improve overall fitness, stamina and muscle strength.
NEUROMUSCULAR REEDUCATION
These exercises assist with balance problems, decrease muscular spasticity, and increase function.
ORTHOPEDIC
With the reduction of weight bearing in the water, participants are able to do exercises to increase their strength and range of motion while protecting the affected joint.
Benefits of Aquatic Exercise
Aquatic exercise utilizes water to provide a more comfortable, relaxing environment for exercising while increasing the participants circulation. The bouancy of the water decreases stress on joints, muscles and ligaments and allows those with weak muscles or limited weight bearing ability to advance their exercise program.
INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS
The aquatic program can address many clients who require early stage strengthening and conditioning
BACK PROGRAMS
Post Op: to address the early stages of rehabilitation following surgery
Acute: to address those who were recently injured
Intermediate: for application with those who are beginning to show progress in strength and stability.
Advanced: for application with those who are ready for land therapy and advancement to body mechanics and functional activities.
