Aquatic Therapy is an excellent method of encouraging active muscle contraction and joint movement with limited weight bearing. This is especially useful for arthritic patients.
Underwater treadmills take advantage of water buoyancy to:
Allow active use of muscles
Achieve appropriate gait patterning
Enhance cardiovascular fitness
Reduce weight-bearing stresses
<>
Incorporating rehab with appropriate surgery, medications, weight control, and analgesic modalities often results in a quicker return to function with greater levels of performance than could otherwise be achieved.
