Our Services

Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic Therapy is a service offered by CHRISTUS St. Michael Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. The therapy is performed in the pool adjoining the Fitness Center and is available in late May through mid-October, depending on weather conditions. This form of therapy is an extremely effective form of physical rehabilitation. Most individuals with orthopedic or neurological problems can benefit from aquatic therapy. In the water, there is no stress on the affected joints since up to 90 percent of your body weight is removed. This allows patients to make progress in the water that could not be made on land, usually at a faster rate.

Top 10 Reasons to use Aquatic Therapy

10) Buoyancy (up to 90 percent of our body weight is removed)
9) Reduced pain and muscle spasm
8) Increased range of motion
7) Increased relaxation
6) Cardiovascular conditioning
5) Decreased swelling
4) Increased circulation
3) No swimming/exercise experience required
2) Decreased rehabilitation time (because it is easier to initiate movement)
1) IT'S MORE FUN THAN CONVENTIONAL THERAPY!!

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