Aquatic Therapy

Therapy Program at Griffin Hospital is designed for a variety of patients including those with a limited weight bearing status and those who have not responded to or cannot tolerate land-based physical therapy.

Features

• A SwimEx pool that is capable or providing a current with resistance for more challenging therapy
• Heated water with temperatures kept at about 94 degrees
• A lift for patients with limited mobility who are unable to climb a ladder
• Private men’s and women’s locker rooms supplied with towels and robes
• A personal experience with only one pool patient at a time
• Offered five days a week, Monday – Friday
• Initial evaluation on land and treatment sessions in pool

Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

• Buoyancy reduces joint compression
• Heated water provide relaxation and greater comfort with movement
• Hydrostatic pressure assists in reducing inflammation

Aquatic therapy is especially beneficial for those with:

• Joint replacements
• Back injuries
• Orthopedic injuries
• Injuries with weight bearing restrictions
• Chronic pain
• Sports injuries
• Fibromyalgia

What to Bring to Your Appointment

• A bathing suit
• Sandals, flip flops, or water shoes

Contraindications to Aquatic Therapy

• Incontinence
• Seizure disorder
• Sensitivity to heat (multiple sclerosis)
• Open wounds such as non-healing ulcers
• Extreme fear of water
• Severe breathing impairments (COPD)