INSHAPE PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLN

INAQUA

DESCRIPTION OF AQUATIC PHYSICAL THERAPY:

Aquatic Physical Therapy includes a variety of exercises
supervised by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapy
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assistant. We offer aquatic physical therapy services in a Ferno
tri-depth performance pool with underwater treadmill. Physical
therapists can treat clients with any fitness level by varying the
water depth and resistance level. Also, water temperature can
be adjusted to accommodate different conditions. For example,
clients with arthritis benefit from warmer temperatures. However,
clients who are pregnant (pre-natal) benefit from cooler temperatures to avoid overheating. Therapeutic
benefits occur from immersion due to buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, viscosity and hydrodynamic forces.
The circulatory and pulmonary systems are enhanced by an increased cardiac output, stroke volume and
blood circulation. The musculoskeletal system is enhanced by increased delivery of oxygen to muscles,
removal of toxins and decreased joint compressive forces. There are numerous studies and research
reports confirming the clinical effect of aquatic therapy.

BENEFITS OF AQUATIC THERAPY:

Decreased Muscle Tension/Spasm           Decreased Joint Compression Force
Decreased Swelling                                  Ease of Movement against Gravity
Increased Response Time                         Increased Muscle Coordination
Increased Functional Ability                     Increased Stabilization & Postural Awareness
Increased Cardiac Output                          Variable Weight Bearing (decreases with depth)
Increased Pulmonary Endurance               Variable Resistance (increases with speed)

COMMON AQUATIC THERAPY TREATMENTS:

Pilates: Core strengthening and toning exercises, deep breathing and mental focus.

Yoga: Static and dynamic postures, muscle control, deep breathing and mental focus.

Ai Chi: Flowing Tai Chi motions, muscle control, deep breathing and mental focus.

Athletic Conditioning: Resistive Exercise using weights, bands, jets and water depths.

Gait Training: Digital Video Analysis of the phases of walking on our aquatic treadmill.

Specialized Walking Programs: Specific Walking Patterns for balance/muscle control.

CranioSacral Therapy: Light Touch Therapy for circulation, relaxation and pain control.

Massage/Myofascial Release: Soft Tissue Mobilization, Manual Stretching for flexibility.

CONTRAINDICATIONS (Advised NOT to participate if you have any of the following):

Infections/Fever over 100°F
Bowel incontinence
Not with severe open wounds
Vomiting
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Uncontrolled Diabetes or Epilepsy

Excessive Blood Pressure
Cardiac Failure/Unstable Angina
Severe Peripheral Artery Disease
Absent Cough Reflex
Autonomic Dysreflexia
Vital Capacity below 1000mL
Chemical/Skin Sensitivity
Severe Kidney Disease
Tracheostomy
Impaired Thermal Regulation
Heplock, Intravenous or Hickman Lines
Recent Cerebral Hemorrhage or Medical Instability