We offer the most unique and benificial aquatic therapy program for spinal cord injuries. 100% of our clients have had success regaining different levels of mobility, strength, control, and other health benefits.

     Recovery from a spinal cord injury can be a long and difficult process. There is substantial clinical evidence that expertly applied aquatic therapy improves recovery times and patient outcomes. Rehabilitation in an aquatic environment provides patients with a unique medium for neuromuscular reeducation and strengthening. The water’s buoyancy allows freedom of movement that is ideal for individuals who have restricted mobility due to weakness and paralysis. Increased muscular strength occurs quicker as movements are performed with buoyancy and against the resistance of the water. This combination of increased range of motion, flexibility, and resistance is very difficult to duplicate in any land-based therapy environment.The water environment permits earlier detection of small neuromuscular movement and responses. The buoyancy effect makes it easier to work with these movements to increase range of motion and strength.

     Spasticity is a common issue with neurological injury that can be exacerbated by cold. A warm water therapy setting minimizes spasticity, facilitates movement and increases patient comfort.

     Core strength and balance are key components of neurological restoration and functional ability. The increased viscosity and buoyancy of the water provides support in both the sitting and standing positions. Wave action can be utilized to challenge and strengthen core muscles and balance mechanisms. Off-balance falls are slowed due to the water resistance, which helps with protective response training. The patient’s fear of falling is decreased thereby improving trial effort resulting in greater progress per session.

     Patients appreciate the opportunity to work in a safe and comfortable environment that provides an opportunity for increased and more rapid progress.