Aquatic Therapy

Whether you suffer from arthritis, fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal injuries or chronic pain; you’re recovering from sports- or work-related injuries; or you require post-surgical rehabilitation, the certified aquatic rehabilitation specialists at Aqua Health Rehabilitation Center can help you to regain your strength faster—so you can get back to the activities you enjoy. We’ve seen aquatic therapy work wonders for everyone from competitive younger athletes to seniors recovering from joint replacement procedures.

Aquatic therapy uses water to minimize the effects of gravity and stress on your body so you can move easily, and with less pain. It reduces joint stress and provides muscle resistance and ease of movement through a relatively low- or no-impact environment.

This helps achieve rapid improvements in your mobility, strength and function during the healing process. Other benefits include:

• Decreased swelling
• Trunk (lower back and abdomen) stabilization
• Improved gait and posture
• Increased circulation
• Increased endurance and muscle tone
• Increased range of motion and flexibility
• Increased balance and coordination

How the Program Works

An in-pool therapy session may include running or walking on the underwater treadmill, in-pool step training, or the use of weights, buoys, and specialized aqua therapy products for resistance and support. Your therapy session may be held in one of our Aquatic Center’s two therapeutic pools.

The warm-water pool is great for those with chronic pain issues, including arthritis, spasticity (muscle tension) or fibromyalgia. The warmth relaxes tight muscles and soothes sore tissues.

The pool is helpful for those experiencing inflammation, such as post-surgical patients.

The pool is used by a variety of patients, including those with chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, or those recovering from a total joint replacement or musculoskeletal injury. Professional and amateur athletes also use this pool for conditioning and rehabilitating sports injuries.

Aqua Health Rehabilitation Center has the only rehabilitation center in Brooklyn New York with two equip pool.

We tailor each session to meet your unique needs—the length and frequency of the sessions will depend on your capabilities. Additional land exercises and hands-on therapy may be incorporated into your treatment plan to achieve the best outcome.