Aquatic rehabilitation is, as the name implies, rehabilitation therapy or exercise that takes place in the water. It is an excellent place to begin a rehabilitation program for a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders.

The water is an ideal setting for rehabilitation exercise, particularly if you are experiencing high pain levels or cannot tolerate traditional land-based exercise. Aquatic rehab allows you to work toward regaining the function of affected areas of your body in a non-weight-bearing environment, and at the same time helps you maintain or gain body fitness.

Aquatic rehabilitation may also be used to build endurance and power, and increase muscular strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance - all important skills that will help the patient resume activities with full function as quickly as possible.

Benefits of aquatic rehabilitation also include:

• Reduced weight-bearing forces on the orthopedic system.
• Reduction in muscular pain and spasms.
• Increased joint range of motion.
• Increased micro-circulation.
• Increased patient motivation.
• Maintenance of fitness.

At the Orthopedic Hospital of Oklahoma, our team of specially trained therapists works with patients to maximize their progression through rehabilitation. As in all areas of our hospital, we have gone to great lengths to ensure our patients have the highest level of care available through the professionals who work with our patients and in the state-of-the-art equipment available, including our SwimEX 600T pool.

To schedule an initial consultation, or for more information about the aquatic rehabilitation program, please call 918-477-5041.