Aquatic therapy offers benefits such as reduced joint impact and improved muscle tone, making it a valuable option for physical therapy in some cases. Medicare Part B typically covers aquatic therapy ...

Aquatic therapy, or physical therapy that takes place in a pool or other aquatic environment, offers help for many with chronic pain and other conditions that affect movement. For patients who have ...

Aquatic therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that takes place in a heated pool in waist or neck deep water. It is aimed to rehabilitate patients, who do not respond well to traditional ...

COEUR d’ALENE — Kootenai Health announced earlier this month that a significant decrease in hours and an increase in rates ...

The benefits of aquatic physical therapy for chronic and acute conditions have long been recognized, and recent investments by local facilities continue to grow access to this type of treatment.

Aquatic therapy, a form of water‐based rehabilitation, has emerged as a promising intervention for stroke survivors. By utilising the intrinsic properties of water—such as buoyancy, viscosity and ...

In a heated pool, with a physical therapy assistant beside him, Hal McCardell did knee squats without fear of falling. He walked in the water, used a stationary bicycle and hung from bars on the side ...

For some patients, the pool reminds them of their childhood, Barb said with a smile. She’s been working at Family Health West for 14 years as a physical therapist assistant. Barb Allyn and Trista ...

DID you know that aquatic therapy has been proven to be a great treatment option for lymphoedema associated with breast cancer? Enhance Rehab Services which provides land and aquatic physiotherapy ...

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta recently unveiled a new aquatic therapy pool at Scottish Rite hospital and will host the first patient therapy session next week, according to a press release. The ...

From warm mineral-spring baths to the shrine at Lourdes, immersion in water has long been associated with healing powers. Now aquatic therapy in heated pools is offering a modern-day fix for many ...