Aquatic Therapy/Hydrotherapy
What is it?
Aquatic therapy is physiotherapy in a pool or aquatic environment that uses water’s unique properties to foster healing and improve performance. Aquatic therapy utilizes buoyancy, drag, and hyrdro-static pressure while submerged in the water that- when combined with a skilled therapist and progressive treatment plan- can improve joint mobility, increase muscle strength, improve balance, and reduce pain.
How we are different.
Our Physiotherapists and Athletic therapists have specialized training in Aquatic Therapy through the Canadian Aquatic Rehabilitation Institute (CARI). Not to mention, we are the ONLY providers of Aquatic Therapy in the Caledon region! We are trained in coaching you through your individualized program and utilizing waters special properties to expedite your recovery. And most importantly, we’re pretty fun, so expect to have a laugh.
Who can benefit.
Aquatic therapy is appropriate for a wide range of conditions and people. It has been used for athletes recovering from surgeries to individuals dealing with musculoskeletal, neurological, or vestibular conditions. If improving core strength and balance, or reducing spasticity and weight bearing load is part of your treatment plan, this could be a good option for you.
What it can help treat.
Post-surgical conditions- hip and knee replacements, shoulder repairs, back surgery
Arthritis
Musculoskeletal conditions
Neurological conditions – MS, peripheral neuropathy, post-stroke
Vestibular
Sports injuries