Aquatic Therapy is the use of water as a medium to provide patients the ability to perform their therapeutic exercises in a weightless environment. Treatment can begin sooner than on land in some cases. There is less pressure on joints by reducing gravity’s effect which can help improve flexibility and increase range of motion. Exercises in the water also promotes cardiovascular fitness, and can help patient’s with the following diagnosis:
- Low Back Pain (includes back pain from pregnancy)
- Neck Pain
- Chronic/Acute Pain
- Increased Muscle Tone
- Muscle Spasms
- Arthritis
- Stroke
- Neurological Conditions/Post Strokes
- Orthopedic Conditions/ Post Surgical
- Aquatic treatment can begin sooner than land therapy in some cases
- Reduces Inflammation
- Reduces pressure on joints by reducing gravity's effect
- Provides support
- Decreases muscle guarding and spasms
- Reduces pain
- Improves flexibility and increase range of motion
- Promotes Cardiovascular fitness
Aquatic Therapy is offered ONLY at the Portage Park location.
To schedule an appointment, call Vital at (773) 685-8482 or contact us at contact@vitalrehabilitation.com.
