Aquatic therapy in a heated therapeutic pool can help Penn Therapy & Fitness patients meet a variety of goals. Warm water helps to increase circulation, respiratory rate, muscle metabolism, strength, flexibility and ease of movement while reducing pain through decreased weight-bearing and reduced joint stress.
Penn Therapy & Fitness therapists can incorporate aquatic rehabilitation services to manage conditions including (but not limited to):
- Arthritis
- Bariatric weight-loss
- Balance disorders
- Difficulty with walking or mobility
- Fibromyalgia
- Injuries resulting in weight-bearing limitations
- Multi-trauma injuries
- Myofascial pain
- Neck and back pain
- Orthopedic problems including sprains, strains and post-operative rehabilitation
- Pain management
- Sports injuries
With therapist-led programs using a variety of specialized pool equipment, patients are able to benefit from aquatic therapy.
Your Penn Therapy & Fitness therapist will work with you to develop a rehabilitation plan that’s right for you, including:
- Education of pain relief management
- Low impact exercises
- Resistance training to strength muscles
- Reduce stress on weight-bearing joints and the spine
Our aquatic therapy outpatient program is available at the following locations: