What is an Aquatic Therapy Program?
The Citizens Medical Center Aquatic Therapy Program involves various exercises based upon individual patient diagnosis, utilizing the properties of water to decrease joint compression, and increase or decrease muscle resistance. It can be a successful alternative to traditional therapy for patients who are unable to tolerate land exercise due to pain, poor endurance, recent surgery, and acute or chronic ailments. By utilizing water as an exercise medium, gravity is significantly decreased, resulting in the alleviation of joint and spinal compression, allowing for a beneficial pain-reduced environment. The ultimate objective of the Aquatic Therapy Program is to transition the rehabilitation process from the medium of water to a more dynamic land rehabilitation program, which prepares one for a land-based lifestyle. This program has been developed and functions in accordance with the American Occupational/Physical Therapy Association, the Texas Board of Occupational/Physical Therapy Exam
