Aquatic Therapy

Water or pool therapy has long been used as an adjunct to traditional land-based therapy techniques. North County Water and Sports Therapy Center specializes in using water as medium for therapeutic treatment and exercise. Fun and effective for a variety of patient types, North County Water and Sports Therapy Center offers a unique, comprehensive program to meet a wide range of patient needs.

Water is an ideal environment for therapy, because it's buoyancy greatly reduces body mass and provides support, which allows for easier and less painful movement. This also permits range of motion exercise to begin earlier than is possible on land.

Patients use water's resistance to increase strength, stability and tissue healing while decreasing pain and swelling. It is ideal for athletic injuries, back and neck injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation and neurological and arthritic conditions. Using various pieces of equipment and water dynamics, our therapists develop therapeutic exercise routines to maximize the patient's abilities.

Commonly Asked Questions

Q: It always hurts to exercise. Why should I try it now?
A: The buoyancy of water reduces the force of body weight through the joints and allows muscles to work without painful compression.

Q: What if I am too weak to exercise?
A: Buoyancy also provides support, assisting the muscles with movement. Once stronger, the water provides resistance creating a progressive exercise program with the goal of increasing function on land.

Q: I can't swim, is it safe?
A: yes. We use floatation equipment for support in deep water and/or shallow water exercise is utilized. The therapist works closely with the patient until they feel comfortable.

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