Aquatic Therapy

Reduces stress to the joints and allows patients to strengthen and tone muscles through resistance.

Did you know?

• Our pool water is kept at a constant therapeutic temperature.
• A major benefit of aquatic therapy and/or exercise is buoyancy. The more submerged you become in the water, the less weight is felt, and the easier
  it is to move.
• Water also provides resistance during exercise, which may increase muscle strength and balance.
• Badou jets offer variable resistance for swimming, walking or running in the pool to help increase strength and endurance.
• The pool is 23 feet wide by 40 feet long and is housed inside a
  4,847-square-foot facility.
• A special ramp allows easy, convenient access for patients of all abilities.
• Our indoor, therapeutic pool adjoins North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital.
• We may accommodate our rehabilitation inpatients, outpatients and wellness clients with physical and occupational therapy, and a variety of
  aquatic wellness services.
• His and her locker rooms are provided, complete with showers and hairdryers. Also available are swimsuit ringers, which are designed to dry suits in a matter
  of seconds.

Who is appropriate for aquatic therapy?

Exercising in an aquatic environment may be beneficial to those with the following conditions:

• Arthritis/joint pain
• Post-surgical recovery
• Balance deficits
• Fibromyalgia
• Parkinson’s disease
• Sensory disorders
• Low back pain, including that experienced by pregnant women
• Muscle spasticity
• Circulatory disorders.

What about Wellness Classes?

North Oaks Wellness currently offers aquatic group exercise classes. These classes are designed to:

• Exercise the body with minimal impact and stress on your joints
• Stretch and tone the upper and lower body
• Improve cardiovascular endurance.

Need more information?

Got a question about rehabilitation? Ask an expert! E-mail your question to rehabsvs@northoaks.org, and one of our staff members will reply within 24 hours.

To find out if aquatic therapy or water exercise programs are right for you, speak to your health care professional or call North Oaks Rehabilitation Services at
(985) 230-6160.