It is no secret that neurological disorders can be limiting and debilitating, forcing you to find new ways to manage your daily life. While this can be frustrating, aquatic therapy can help improve your function so you can get back to living your life on your own terms!
As stated by US News: Health,
“Physical therapy is a good fit for many people with neurological disorders because they may have problems with their movement. These problems are often caused by the disorder. Depending on the type of neurological condition someone has, movement problems can get worse as the disease progresses.”
For more information on how aquatic therapy can benefit you and help you to manage the side effects of neurological disorders, contact us today to set up an appointment.
Conditions aquatic and neuro therapy can help
By participating in aquatic therapy treatments following a neurological injury, you can improve your function, perform targeted activities, and regain your independence much faster.
Neuro therapy helps determine the areas that need work, while aquatic therapy helps those areas improve. Neuro therapy is a non-invasive treatment method that analyzes brain activity in order to determine how it can be changed to help improve your function.
With neuro therapy, an EEG is used to measure brain activity and create “brain maps.” Physical and occupational therapists and neurological therapists work closely together in order to create the best treatment plan possible for each patient.
PTs specializing in neurology work with patients who have a wide range of neurological disorders, including, but not limited to:
- Parkinson’s disease
- ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
- Multiple sclerosis
Stroke recovery is another condition that aquatic therapy can help with. A stroke is referred to as a Cerebrovascular Accident and is the sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen.
This occurs when the blood flow to a particular portion of the brain is restricted from a clot or bleed. The severity of symptoms and recovery period is dependent on where the stroke occurred in the brain, how extensive the damage was, and the duration of the stroke.
Physical therapy at (practice name) is a vital part of the recovery of a person who has suffered a stroke. A thorough evaluation is done in various stages of the rehabilitation process to determine what measures need to be taken during treatment and depending on the person’s needs, aquatic therapy may be incorporated into their treatment plan.
The importance of aquatic therapy for neurological condition treatment
Aquatic rehabilitation can help patients recovering from a stroke regain their strength, balance, range of motion, and feelings of independence.
Our physical therapists approach the care of each person as an individual, adapting the best rehabilitative process to each case. Occupational therapists work very closely in the process to improve upper extremity and hand function.
Aquatic therapy can help patients living with neurological disorders to achieve the following:
- Relief. This kind of therapy can help provide relief for many conditions, including arthritis, chronic pain, lower back pain, orthopedic injuries, sprains, strains, and tendonitis.
- Improved Breathing. The respiratory muscles are forced to work harder during aquatic therapy, which helps you breathe better.
- Relaxation. It provides a soothing and relaxing environment for aching muscles and joints.
- Resistance. Its natural resistance can be used to increase the rehabilitation process and strengthen muscles.
- Wave propagation/turbulence. Wave propagation and turbulence allow our physical therapist to gently manipulate your body.
- Buoyancy. There is less pain when you exercise in water! Water has a natural buoyancy for flotation and reduces gravity on aching muscles and joints.
- Hydrostatic pressure. With its hydrostatic pressure, you’re supported and don’t have to fear falling while performing exercises.
Live more independently with the help of aquatic therapy
If you are suffering from a neurological condition that is limiting you from living the life you want to live, don’t hesitate to call us today to make an appointment.
One of our experienced aquatic therapists serving your community work closely with neurological experts to provide the best treatment possible for you.
If you request an appointment to meet with one of our dedicated aquatic therapists serving your community, you will find out how we can best manage your symptoms and If you’re ready to find relief today, know that you’re one step closer when you make an appointment. We’re here and ready to support you through your treatment program in any way we can!
