Sports Plus AquaTherapies

Sports Plus AquaTherapies therapists treat patients in the therapeutic environment of the pool. The natural qualities of water provide support, buoyancy, and resistance which make for an ideal therapy environment. The warm therapeutic temperature of Sports Plus AquaTherapies is especially soothing for patients with arthritis, fibromyalgia or low back pain. Water therapy can make surgery or injury recovery faster and less painful. Properties of water
The physical properties of water makes it a highly desirable medium for treating pain and musculoskeletal injuries. Faster Recovery
Research show that after surgery, rehab is less painful than land based therapy- shortening your rehab time

Hydrostatic pressure
Improves circulation and decreases swelling
Viscosity
Resists movement, allowing strengthening and conditioning as you move through the water
Buoyancy
Lowers weight bearing pressure on the spine and painful joints to allow strengthening without high pain levels
Temperature
Heated water relaxes painful muscles to allow greater motion and increases blood flow for healing

Who Can Benefit from Water? Aquatic Therapy offers an effective therapy choice for patients with rehabilitation needs such as the following:

Pre & Post Joint Replacement
Chronic Pain
Arthritis & Fibromyalgia
Muscle Disorders
Back and Neck Pain
Pre and Post Pregnancy related Back Pain
Neuropathy
Stroke –CVA
Balance Problems/Gait Disorders
Traumatic Injuries
Athletic Injuries
Neurological Disorders such as Stroke and Brain Injury
Spasticity