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 involves performing specific exercises in a water environment, which benefits people who need lower-impact exercise without excessive joint strain. Medicare Part B may cover aquatic ...

Simply put, aquatic physical therapy is the practice of physical therapy in the water. Also known as hydrotherapy, it’s often an effective, evidence-based option to consider as an alternative for ...

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Jan. 29, 2020) -- An aquatic physical therapy program available here since last summer provides a non-impact exercise alternative for patients with joint pain and limited mobility, ...

Dear Doctors: I had a total hip replacement. I also have arthritis. It has made it hard to get back on my feet. My doctor is wanting me to try aquatic physical therapy. Is it all that different from ...

Jan. 7 (UPI) --A regular regimen of therapeutic aquatic exercise provides more relief for chronic low back pain sufferers than traditional physical therapy approaches, including electrical nerve ...

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 ...

This week we are going to talk about warm water pool therapy, something that is extremely helpful to the rehabilitative process and something which we employ as physical therapists on a daily basis to ...

There is a long history documenting the benefit of cold therapy for human health. Cold water therapy is the practice of using cold water to treat a range of health conditions. The effects of cold ...

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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 ...