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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I love this place and would recommend to anyone. Due to my own misfortunes, I have been here three times: after a hip replacement, a shoulder dislocation, and an ankle break. Each time the staff has been both friendly and have challenged me! I have worked with almost all therapists, and each experience has been great. Not only have I experienced physical improvements and strengthening but I have gained confidence in my abilities. They have been flexible with my scheduling and billing and have taken the time to know my medical history. Annie, Lisa, Hailey, Ryan, Steven, Veronica, Cheryl, Aiden, and more have been great! Kyle and Caitlin are beyond friendly and helpful. Matt seems to work every hour of every day and probably needs a raise! I'm glad to be done but I'll miss this group!

Response from the owner:Your kind words brighten our day – thank you for sharing! – The team at Synergy Rehab and Wellness – Staunton

Excel in Franklin not only meet my expectations but exceed them. Everyone I worked with was amazing. Shortly before I went to them I was using a different place near by but only got worse because they didn’t know how to deal with hypermobile patience and had me doing Exercises for normal people. ( which could cause hypermobile Patient to become worse, not better ) Carly was amazing at listing to my experience and making sure that all my PT took into account my personal issue of hyper mobility . Jan kept up with all my work and they bought gave me lots of advice on how to move forward and where able to get me move and walk normally again. Thanks to everything they did I was not only able hike again but my hip dosnt get pulled out of place for compensation. I would greatly recommend the whole office but especially Carly for anyone with hyper mobility.

Response from the owner:That's wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Westfield – East Broad St

All of the staff at Ivy Rehab, Moorestown were friendly and professional. It made for a very nice environment. From the moment I made my first call they were super accommodating to me and my schedule. My DPT was Tanner Kerr and I cannot say enough good things about him. Tanner is someone who goes above and beyond for you. While I was in PT, he was in communication with my Dr. regularly and months after my discharge he was still willing to help me by answering questions, etc. If I ever need PT again for any reason, I would not hesitate to go back there and I would highly recommend Tanner.

Response from the owner:We value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab, Moorestown!

My experience at IvyReb was excellent The staff is very friendly and caring. Amanda my PT is excellent and compassionate. Alex is also very good. I would highly recommend IvyReb to anyone.

Response from the owner:We value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Somerset

I’ve been seeing Setoo at Back in Action, and she’s been absolutely amazing! She’s extremely knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. She helped me fully recover from my shoulder issue, and now I’m working with her on my elbow, which has already improved a lot. Juli has also been very helpful with scheduling and insurance-related matters, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Back in Action for anyone looking for excellent physiotherapy care!

Response from the owner:We are so grateful to have earned this 5-star review. Thank you! – The team at Back in Action Physical Therapy, Apex

The best staff in the Hampton Roads area by far. From Grace handling things at the front desk to Patrick and team making sure everyone that walks in reaches their goal while having a little fun. Hopefully I don’t have to come back to see them, but if I ever was to need physical therapy moving forward this is the team I want to help with all my needs.

Response from the owner:We're so happy to hear this feedback – thank you for choosing us! The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Norfolk – Granby

ABC Pediatrics has been nothing short of amazing since we have been with them. The scheduling was seamless. I submitted a request for evaluation, received a call to schedule the following day, and had ALL future appointments scheduled within a week. I wish I wouldn’t have wasted time with the children’s hospital and came straight to ABC. Everything from the front office to the therapists, and of course the billing department. I applied for the UHC Grant and the amount of help I needed was A TON. I have never navigated the grant world and Nikki went above and beyond to explain things, in detail, to me. She was so patient and kind with my lack of knowledge and know how. Definitely could not have done this without her! I send any and everyone I know that needs therapies for their children to ABC. Our family is forever grateful for the incredible care and compassion ABC has! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Response from the owner:Hayley – we at ABC thank you for your kind words in your review. Thank you for trusting us with the care of your little one!

The team at Ivy rehab have been amazing and helpful from day one. A big thank you to Joe and all the aides for their care and attentiveness along the way!

Response from the owner:We're thrilled you had such a positive experience, thank you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Island Park

I have gone here for two separate injures and would go back again. The staff is like family. They are very respectful and understanding. The facility has a lot to offer.

This place is fantastic! The staff are thoughtful, caring, and attentive. I came in with a knee injury and with a specialized treatment plan of exercises, I was able to regain strength in my knee to go about doing my normal activities. Special shout out to Justin, Jacqueline, and Jerry who helped to make it all possible.😃

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 – Hoboken – Midtown

This place is outstanding. They were able to fit my rehab into my busy work schedule. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. I was able to recover from my injury much faster than I expected. I would recommend this place in a heartbeat.

My son goes here twice a week and the staff is so nice and professional. They treat my son amazing. He can be a lot to handle sometimes lol 😆 even with the first session he learned how to use the sign more. I'm excited see how much he learns here. I highly recommend Theraplay for speech therapy.

Response from the owner:Hi! We're so glad to hear this! We love helping them grow and learn, especially(!) the "a lot to handle" crowd 🙂

Amazing staff! Very friendly staff members and they are always ready to help. When you come in you can feel that they are focused on you and your recovery. 10/10

Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Chesapeake – South Norfolk

This place is clean and professional. Very knowledgeable. I went in for a shoulder issue. Jamie saw me and ran me through numerous tests and motions to get figured out what I had going on. She created a plan for me to strengthen it. She came up with exercises I hadn't considered. She is very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. The rest of the staff is warm and welcoming from start to finish as well. I'm thoroughly pleased with my experience at this location and I'll be coming here again in the future as needed.

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

I have degeneration in my neck that limited my ability to turn my head without serious discomfort. I have been treating with Ian for a number of months. Through his exercise program and hands on work on my neck, he help me to increase my range of motion significantly and the pain level has decreased to a very low level. He is thoughtful in his approach and is an excellent practitioner. I highly recommend him.

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

Arvan and Paige and everyone at Ivy Rehab are friendly knowledgeable and excellent therapists. I would recommend IVY in North Arlington NJ to anyone who needs physical therapy

Response from the owner:We're thrilled you had such a positive experience, thank you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – North Arlington

Wonderful place for PT. Everyone is on their game and ready to help. David worked with me on my shoulder and helped me manage my pain and get me back on track.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the positive rating – we’re grateful! – The team at Back in Action Physical Therapy – Apex

Would you ever think that someone could look forward to Physical Therapy? After going to PTW Montgomeryville, they sure will…Well, at least, I sure did! Back in March 2018, I fractured and dislocated my left wrist from a skiing accident. After surgery and 2 weeks in a splint and removable brace, it was time to start PT. I have never had PT before and wasn't sure what to expect. Many friends said "oh, go here or hey, you have to try this place"… Instead, I did some research and PTW Montgomeryville seemed to be a great fit for me. (They took my insurance and location was close to home and work) **PLUS, they have very flexible hours. The staff at PTW Montgomerville was amazing. Lauren, Mark, Michelle, Ryan, Tyler and a visiting student, Blair were all very personable, knowledgeable, down to earth and really enjoyed their jobs.. Within a week, I was greeted by name every-time I walked in. Lauren, my therapist, always engaged me in conversations and was extremely knowledgeable in her field of work. I could tell right away that PT was not just a job for her, but rather a passion. She took the time to really get to know me and what I wanted to get out of PT. She pushed me with exercises and ensured that each week there was some level of progress towards my goal. It honestly didn't feel like "work", rather than a fun place to talk to great people. I truly enjoyed going to each appointment and when it came time to have my last appointment (just about 2 months since my initial appointment), I knew that if I ever needed PT again, I was without a doubt, coming back to PTW Montgomeryville. If you are searching for a PT place that the staff takes genuine care in your road to recovery and takes the time to get to you, then stop by PTW Montgomeryville. See for yourself what top notch PT can be like and I promise you will not regret it!

My experience over the past few months with Hannah has been exceptional. I have gotten stronger, my pain is almost totally gone, and I have learned how to take care of my pain through exercise. Hannah was patient and kind and supportive. I would recommend Hannah and the other therapists for any physical therapy needs. If I didn’t get discharged, I would keep coming – Hannah is THE BEST!

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

My 15 year old son has been thriving in PT under the care and watchful eye of Ms. Jalina. My son started work working with Jalina several months after he had hip reconstruction surgery. Jalina is so patient and not only helping him reach his PT goals to regain his mobility, but also to help him work through his anxiety of learning to trust that leg again. She has truly been heaven sent!

Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Virginia Beach – Princess Anne

I can’t say enough good things about Ivy Rehab in Fishers. My husband worked with Kevin a few years ago after his back surgery. He made such good progress with Kevin, I knew that’s who I wanted to work with me on my knee. I just had a total knee replacement 2 1/2 months ago. Kevin knew just what I needed. His exercises are spot on, and he has answered all of my questions about how or why my knee feels like it does as we progress. I have also worked with Rachel a few times, both before and after my surgery. She is very knowledgeable and helpful and kind. Shannon, our friendly patient coordinator, greets everyone as we walk in. Ask her any question and she’ll have the answer. She will handle scheduling your appointments and can help with insurance matters. I will end the way I began…..I can’t say enough good things about Ivy Rehab in Fishers.