Aquatic therapy is a form of skilled physical therapy that takes place in the water, usually a small pool, under the supervision of a physical therapist. It is a well-tolerated form of exercise that allows for non-weight bearing or limited weight bearing activities and is most commonly utilized by an older population, as normal joint […]
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Hip Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition that has the potential to hinder a person’s quality of life and prevent a person from performing activities they once loved. Hip OA is largely a degenerative condition which is usually a result from repetitive forces on the hip. Over a long period of time these forces wear
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Plantar fasciitis is the most common condition involving foot pain seen by healthcare professionals today. According to a study done in 2011, plantar fasciitis occurs in approximately 2 million Americans annually. Also, some researchers believe that plantar fasciitis accounts for 8% to 15% of foot complaints in nonathletic and athletic populations. These statistics show how
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Low back pain is the leading cause of referral to a physical therapy clinic. It is expected that around 80% of the population will experience low back pain during their lifetime. Most individuals who experience back pain recover quickly and their lives are only affected for a short period of time. However, a small percentage
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The answer most of the time is a resounding – YES, aquatic therapy will benefit you! There are very few blanket statements that I will make about the medical field in general, but this is certainly one of them. It is the reason after running a few physical therapy clinics and overseeing literally hundreds, I
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