Aquatic Physical Therapy

The Core Health Partner therapists offer aquatic therapy, or pool therapy. This consists of an exercise program that is performed in the water by a clinical professional. It is a beneficial form of physical therapy that is useful for a variety of medical conditions. Aquatic therapy uses the physical properties of water to assist in patient healing and exercise performance. Core Health Partners aquatic program is designed by a patient’s physical therapist as part of an individualized treatment plan to achieve specific goals. Aquatic therapy is different from aquatic exercise or aquatic fitness because it is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialty that requires the involvement of a trained professional and is covered by many insurance providers due to the personalized nature of the treatment. One benefit of aquatic therapy is the buoyancy provided by the water. While submerged in water, buoyancy assists in supporting the weight of the patient. Using resistance coupled with the water’s buoyancy allows a person to strengthen muscle groups with decreased joint stress that cannot be experienced on land.