Providence Rehabilitation Services offers aquatic physical therapy when prescribed by a physician. Aquatic physical therapy uses buoyancy and resistance of water to create a unique exercise environment. Our warm water pools make exercise easier and less painful for people recovering from injuries or suffering from chronic conditions. Aquatic physical therapy also uses hydrostatic pressure to decrease swelling and improve joint position. The warmth of the water relaxes muscles and improves blood flow to injured areas. People with muscle spasms, back pain and fibromyalgia typically find aquatic therapy especially beneficial.
Aquatic physical therapy requires a referral from a physician and an evaluation by a physical therapist prior to beginning aquatic exercise.
In addition to aquatic therapy, community programs are available. In the Independent Pool Program clients work independently on exercises they have learned. Community classes including: Ai Chi, Aquasize, Senior Fitness, Osteoporosis, Prenatal, Arthritis and Foundation Aquatic Program are led by taught by an aquatic instructor.
Providence Rehabilitation Services has two pools that provide aquatic physical therapy as well as community classes for all ages and abilities. For locations and times, check our schedule.
