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Thornhill’s Therapeutic Pool for Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy, often called “Aquatherapy” is a warm water treatment used by the Thornhill HealthMax Physiotherapy clinic for various ailments. Aquatic therapy which is painless and used by healthcare pros to help patients rehab from injuries, improve function and increase performance. Aquatic therapy refers to a very broad range of exercises which are water-based  with the intent to build muscles and much more. This encompasses techniques implemented to promote relaxation, fitness elevation, and physical rehabilitation. Warm water is used to replace gravity, in an effort to build resistance and consequently strengthen muscles and improve circulation.

How Could Aquatic Therapy Help Me?

Aquatic therapy is used to treat a number of ailments including: neurological disorders, muscle pain, sports rehabilitation, arthritis, chronic pain, impaired balance, and more. You should keep in mind that aqua therapy is painless and a proven treatment for many post-surgical cases.

6 Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic Therapy has many health benefits including but not limited to:

  • Improved Muscle Circulation
  • Improved Balance and Coordination
  • Strength Building
  • Resistance Training
  • Decreased Pain Sensitivity
  • Muscle Building

Aquatherapy in the Thornhill Community

Did you know that in the Thornhill community, there is a warm water pool that is perfect for therapeutic exercises?

This Thornhill 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, chronic pain, or want to build strength 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 (905) 709-8999 or via our Contact Form.

About the Author
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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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