Aquatic Therapy

Where:  YWCA downtown Greensboro
                    1 YWCA Place, 27401

When: Tuesday- Thursday 2:30-3:30pm

Benefits of Aquatic Therapy:

• Ease of motion including passive and active/resistive techniques
• Decreased pain with ROM and strengthening
• Multi-planar strengthening techniques
• Safe environment for early core stability training
• Early intervention for sports-specific and work related activities
• Maintenance or improvement of cardio fitness if patient is otherwise compromised
• Early gait training
• Neck level immersion- 10% of body weight on joints
• Chest level immersion- 20-35% of body weight on joints
• Waist level immersion- 50% of body weight is on joints
• Hydrostatic pressure reduces edema and blood pooling
• Turbulence of water increases proprioceptive feedback
• Heart rate is 15 beats lower in a cool pool than with land exercises with the same cardiovascular benefits
• Buoyancy and hydrostatic pressure cause the central return of lymph and compression of soft tissues which mobilizes extracellular fluid
• Blood supply to muscles increases this improves oxygen delivery to muscles and improves removal of lactate and other metabolic products
• Decreased joint compression forces

FAQ’s:

1. Why should I participate in the aquatic program? 

• The water provides a safe and less painful environment to increase motion and function in the early stages of the rehab process.   The YMCA has a state of the art chair lift that accommodates  up to 400 lbs.

2. What temperature is the water?

• Between 86-88 degrees.

3. What should I wear?

• A bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt. Bring your own towel.

4. How soon after surgery can I get in the water?

• As soon as the MD approves pool therapy. Incisions have to be completely healed.

Julie Hutchins, ATC-L (left) has attended various Aquatic Seminars through the Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation Institute.  She has over 13 years of experience with Guilford Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center.

Nikki Glass, PT (right) has worked at Guilford Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center since September 1998.  She is the Senior Staff Physical Therapist.

Call with any questions 336-235-4509

 

 

Press the play button on the video player to watch testimonials about our aquatic therapy program.