Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy (also known as water therapy) is a highly effective rehabilitation treatment for individuals dealing with conditions that cause pain when weight is placed on the lower extremities, such as arthritis, knee pain, hip pain, or lower back pain. The buoyancy of water reduces the strain on your joints, allowing you to exercise and regain strength without the discomfort associated with traditional land-based exercises.

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What is Aquatic Therapy?

Aquatic therapy uses water’s properties to help individuals improve their mobility, strength, and overall function. During water therapy, the buoyancy of the water supports the body, significantly reducing the pressure on the joints and lower extremities. This makes it easier to perform exercises that might otherwise cause pain when done on land.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing muscle spasms, or dealing with joint pain, aquatic therapy can help you regain strength, enhance flexibility, and reduce inflammation. Our certified physical therapists at Ivy Rehab have completed advanced training in aquatic therapy techniques, ensuring you receive personalized care and attention during each pool session.

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What are the benefits of Aquatic Therapy?

Aquatic therapy offers numerous benefits, including:

Increased Stability on Land: The buoyancy of water supports your body while you work on regaining balance and coordination.
Increased Flexibility: Water-based exercises can help improve the range of motion and flexibility of joints and muscles.
Improved Cardiovascular Endurance: Water exercises provide a full-body workout that helps improve heart and lung function.
Reduction in Joint Stiffness and Pain: Water’s resistance reduces joint stiffness and provides relief from chronic pain.
Decreased Inflammation: The water’s soothing properties help reduce swelling and inflammation, promoting faster healing.

Request your aquatic rehabilitation appointment today at an Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy location near you to learn more about aquatic physical therapy from a trained water physical therapist.

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Common Conditions Treated with Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy is effective for treating a wide variety of conditions, including:

Sports Injuries: Recover from sprains, strains, and injuries sustained during physical activities.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Aid recovery from surgeries, particularly those involving joints or the spine.
Orthopedic Conditions: Treat conditions like arthritis, joint pain, and back pain.
Neurological Conditions: Manage cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and neuromuscular disorders.
Fractures and Tissue Injuries: Speed up recovery from broken bones, sprains, and torn muscles.
Gait Disorders: Improve walking ability and restore mobility after injuries or neurological conditions.
Body Weight Management: Support weight loss efforts through low-impact exercises in the water.

Aquatic therapy is safe and effective for individuals of all ages and abilities. It offers a low-impact way to regain strength, mobility, and function.

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FAQs

How many sessions of aquatic therapy will I need?

The number of sessions needed depends on your individual condition and rehabilitation goals. Your aquatic therapist will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan and will track your progress to adjust the frequency of sessions as needed.

Is aquatic therapy safe for seniors?

Yes! Aquatic therapy is a low-impact, gentle form of exercise that is especially beneficial for seniors. The buoyancy of water reduces the pressure on joints, making it easier for seniors to perform exercises that would otherwise cause discomfort. It is ideal for managing arthritis and back pain and improving balance and mobility.

What conditions benefit from aquatic therapy?

Aquatic therapy is effective for treating conditions such as arthritis, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, muscle spasms, joint pain, and neurological disorders. It is particularly beneficial for individuals with pain or limitations that make traditional land-based exercises difficult or painful

Get Started with Aquatic Therapy at Ivy Rehab

Recovering strength and mobility takes time, and the right environment can make a difference. At Ivy Rehab, we provide effective aquatic therapy services to help individuals improve flexibility, reduce pain, and increase strength in a supportive, water-based environment. Our experienced therapists guide you through personalized treatments that enhance recovery and overall well-being.

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This office is wonderful! I will forever be grateful for the Speech Therapy team here. Every therapist that has worked with my child was kind, caring and completely focused on my individual child and his goals. Home exercises are thoroughly explained which help me to carry over at home. I'm looking forward to continue to see such amazing progress!
Thank you Theraply!

Response from the owner:Hi Mollie, thank you so much for the kind words! We are so happy to to hear about your positive experience, and are looking forward to continuing to work with you and your child!

I had an excellent experience at Excel. Nikolas is a great therapist. Friendly, encouraging and skilled. Everyone I worked with there was friendly and caring. Most importantly my issue is resolved and I’m able to do my physical activities again.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Cresskill

Caroline and her crew are amazing! Even though recovering from injuries, going to Ivy can be the best part of my day. Everyone is upbeat, attentive, caring, and professional. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Hoboken – Midtown

Post op knee surgery I still had knee pain after my first round of PT. Muscles were still weaker than they should have been. Signed up at Excel and Joe was excellent. He's very knowledgeable about biomechanics, strength training, and used more and different pt techniques than the first place I went to. This helped me gain a lot more strength quicker than than the basic PT routines. My knee pain has been significantly reduced and my leg feels and looks significantly stronger. Very welcoming and friendly staff as well. Highly recommend using Excel and Joe.

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, West Deptford

Tyler and Adam did a tremendous job with my PT after my knee surgery. They are very knowledgeable and professional. It is clear that they really care about their clients and have their best interest at heart. Even when I would become discouraged they always remained positive, which helped me get through some of the challenges. I would highly recommend Ivy Rehab!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Conshohocken

All of our kids, ages 1,3,5, get seen at the location on Anderson Ferry Road. But I’m here to say my child went from in his own world completely silent, missing milestones to using words, some sentences and making more progress than we could have hoped for. Our other kids get seen to ensure we’re keeping them on track with their development, brace needs, speech devices, speech issues and daily living. It’s all covered and provides so much insight from the after therapy report after pickup. We find them the most helpful so we can take what their learning and use it directly at home. We love ABC Pediatric Therapy AFR on the westside. They help our family meet milestones and make progress.

Response from the owner:Wow! Love seeing all that progress! Thank you for sharing! Keep up the great work as clearly you are a wonderful parent ensuring your children reach their fullest potential!

I cannot express how grateful I am for Jonathan and team at Excel Therapy. My initial visit with Jonathan I had no mobility in my shoulder. Because of his care and treatment, my progress has been incredible. I recommend 100%.

Response from the owner:Hearing this feedback means so much to us – thank you for sharing! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Westfield – East Broad St

I've been meaning to leave this review for awhile. This place is absolutely wonderful. The staff is so friendly front to back that I couldn't recommend anyone else more for your needs. They helped our daughter heal with her broken leg even doing casting which helped calm her so much with the process and just worked with her every need. They are helping our son now with his OT needs and, much like his big sister did, he always looks forward to coming in. 100% recommend.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, Beavercreek

We just left Ivy Rehab and our appointment went great. The facility was very clean. My son was treated very well, and evaluated thoroughly. The questionnaire is long but allows many details to be included, to paint the full picture and allow the staff to help provide the right services. We came for an evaluation with the speech therapist for my son with autism and ADHD. We left with answers, and an email with info on other facilities that can help with what Ivy cannot. And recommendation for other services that Ivy can provide. My son is really excited to come back for Occupational Therapy. Side note: Phalon was so friendly and genuine. Also very compassionate and listened to all my concerns. The director introduced herself personally on our way out the door. I thought that was a great touch and showed that she really cares.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic rating, we're so grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids – Canton

My first visit at IvyRehab was very informative, helpful and my therapist was very knowledgeable and took his time to explain my diagnosis! Awesome tips to help address my concerns and pain management. I look forward to my next visit. Thank you!!

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Bala Cynwyd – North

Best place ever for Physical Therapy. Dan is the best at what he does. Everyone is very helpful and friendly. Kelly is also great. They make Physical Therapy FUN!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, King of Prussia

100/10 could not recommend this place for physical therapy enough!! I truly would not have been able to run the NYC marathon this year without the help of Megan and her team. I went in after getting little to no help from an orthopedist and Megan was able to work with me every week and helped me build up to be able to run the marathon and meet my goal which was to finish. I can’t thank them enough for all the time and effort everyone put in, the space is so nice and clean and is a super welcoming environment. I was actually sad when I graduated and didn’t need to go anymore haha but that just means they did an amazing job!!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Park Sports Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Williamsburg

Excellent out-patient rehab! Catherine is an excellent PT, who knew exactly what to do for my plantar fasciitis, with great manual therapy skills as well as creating an effective treatment plan specific to what I needed. I know I would not be back to running this soon without her help and knowledge. The staff is very nice and the place is very clean and organized.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kris! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and for choosing Excel Physical Therapy.

I highly recommend this facility for pediatric physical therapy. The staff is exceptional, and the location is consistently clean and well-maintained. My daughter was treated for torticollis by Dr. Megan Ozimek, whose expertise, kindness, and attentiveness greatly benefited us. Dr. Ozimek excels in both her clinical knowledge and her interactions with both children and their parents. If my daughter requires physical therapy in the future, we would certainly return to Dr. Ozimek.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Canton

My son has been going to Leaps and Bounds in Brighton for just over a year now. He receives both speech and OT therapy. I cannot say enough great things about Leaps and Bounds and the therapists who work with him! His therapists give me reports after every session and we have seen huge gains in his speech, behavior, gross motor and fine motor skills. He is more focused and can communicate so much better than before starting at Leaps and Bounds. His speech therapist, Kathleen, has been especially helpful in his journey. She is constantly giving me feedback about his progress and gives me ideas and suggestions about ways that we can help him at home. I am very grateful for her support and the support I have received from everyone there. I also would like to mention the office staff and how accommodating and friendly they are to me and my son. They make it very easy to schedule appointments, answer my questions about billing and payments and always seem happy to see us and the other children who attend there. Our experience at Leaps and Bounds in Brighton has been awesome for my family and I would highly recommend it to anyone that is in need of therapy for their child.

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Courtney Rabassa

Miss Katie is amazing , she is the first person to actually seem to connect with my practically non-verbal 2.5 year old ! She definitely changed my whole outlook on speech therapy!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, West Chester Township!

I have gone to Northern Physical for nearly a year, and I absolutely loved every minute of it (even the very challenging exercises). Denise and Sherry are an incredible team and I can’t thank them enough for being as opening and attentive as they were. I really appreciate their work! Thank you Northern Physical for helping me get back to where I need to be!

From day 1 I've liked the atmosphere here at IVRehab in Farmville VA. The therapist and the receptionists makes you feel 🙏 so welcomed. Thank you Holly and Dyland, I don't think I would have found a place with people who makes you feel that " I'm glad I chose this beautiful place with an outstanding atmosphere." I wouldn't want to go anywhere else. Thank you Dyland and Holly.

Response from the owner:Hearing this feedback means so much to us – thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Farmville

Unfortunately this was the third time I needed rehab, following hip replacement, tennis elbow, and strained back. Fortunately I had found Excel in Old Tappan and Evan O’Brien who helped me completely recover to move on with my life and activities. I highly recommend Excel with no reservations. The whole team is great.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Cresskill

I really like the IvyRehab Hoboken because it’s closer to my house. The staffs are very friendly and Skyla King is very kind and friendly physical therapist to stretch my shoulders, lightly exercised and restored my range of motion due to my calcific tendonitis on my left shoulder. It was a referral from my doctor. I highly recommend and definitely come back soon in the future.

Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Hoboken – Midtown

I have been having a truly liberating experience. I can do movements I haven't been able to do in years.
My Therapist, Cosimo has been so clinically and mentally effective at getting me back on the road I should be on with my overall physical and mental health.
I nicknamed him "The Comeback King". He manages to get his clients back to where they need to be.

All of the Staff at Hackensack is attentive and knowledgeable in their craft.

A Great place to come Heal, rejuvenate and keep motivated on getting better.

Excel Hackensack ROCKS!!!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Hackensack