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The Top 5 Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
How Aquatic Therapy Could Help You
Aquatic therapy, often referred to as “Aquatherapy” is a warm water treatment used by the Scarborough HealthMax Physiotherapy clinic to treat patients. Aquatic therapy is completely painless and used by healthcare professionals to help patients rehab from injuries, improve function and performance. Aquatic therapy refers to a broad range of aquatic exercises with the intent to build muscle memory and much more. This encompasses a broad set of techniques implemented to promote relaxation, fitness, and physical rehabilitation. Warm water is used to supplement gravity or weights in an effort to build resistance and consequently strengthen muscles and improve circulation.
What is Aquatic Therapy Used to Treat?
Aquatic therapy is used to treat a broad number of ailments including: neurological disorders, musculoskeletal pain, sports rehabilitation, arthritis, back pain, neck pain, impaired balance, chronic pain and much more. Remember that Aquatic therapy is completely painless and is a proven treatment for many post-surgical cases.
What are the Benefits of Aquatic Therapy?
Aquatic Therapy has many health benefits including but not limited to:
- Improved Muscle Circulation
- Improved Balance and Coordination
- Strength Training
- Resistance Training
- Decreased Pain Sensitivity
Warm Water Therapeutic Pools for Aquatic Therapy
Did you know that in the Scarborough community there are two warm-water pools perfect for a broad range of aquatic therapeutic exercises? The following is a list of the warm water pools in Scarborough which are ideal for aquatic exercises:
- Agincourt Community Recreation Centre – 31 Glen Watford Dr, Scarborough, ON
- Birchmount Community Centre- 93 Birchmount Rd, Scarborough, ON
Both of these Scarborough warm water pools have a set range temperature of 90-92 degrees and have great drop-in programs for those looking to improve on their water-based exercises.
If you suffer from osteoarthritis, back pain or fibromyalgia then our HealthMax Physiotherapy clinic might be right for you. For more health advice and information just contact any of our Physiotherapy Clinics by phone at (416) 431-4000 or via our Contact Form. We have trained healthcare professionals committed to providing the healthcare services you need and deserve.
About the Author
Dr. Venous Salehi is a Doctor of Chiropractic at HealthMax Physiotherapy Clinics with over 15 years of specialized experience in motor vehicle accident (MVA) rehabilitation. A graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and the University of Waterloo, she is an expert in navigating the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) and Independent Medical Evaluations (IME). Dr. Salehi is dedicated to evidence-based care, combining manual therapy and exercise prescription to help patients recover from complex musculoskeletal injuries.
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