Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy (also known as water therapy) is a highly effective rehabilitation treatment for individuals dealing with conditions that cause pain when weight is placed on the lower extremities, such as arthritis, knee pain, hip pain, or lower back pain. The buoyancy of water reduces the strain on your joints, allowing you to exercise and regain strength without the discomfort associated with traditional land-based exercises.

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What is Aquatic Therapy?

Aquatic therapy uses water’s properties to help individuals improve their mobility, strength, and overall function. During water therapy, the buoyancy of the water supports the body, significantly reducing the pressure on the joints and lower extremities. This makes it easier to perform exercises that might otherwise cause pain when done on land.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing muscle spasms, or dealing with joint pain, aquatic therapy can help you regain strength, enhance flexibility, and reduce inflammation. Our certified physical therapists at Ivy Rehab have completed advanced training in aquatic therapy techniques, ensuring you receive personalized care and attention during each pool session.

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What are the benefits of Aquatic Therapy?

Aquatic therapy offers numerous benefits, including:

Increased Stability on Land: The buoyancy of water supports your body while you work on regaining balance and coordination.
Increased Flexibility: Water-based exercises can help improve the range of motion and flexibility of joints and muscles.
Improved Cardiovascular Endurance: Water exercises provide a full-body workout that helps improve heart and lung function.
Reduction in Joint Stiffness and Pain: Water’s resistance reduces joint stiffness and provides relief from chronic pain.
Decreased Inflammation: The water’s soothing properties help reduce swelling and inflammation, promoting faster healing.

Request your aquatic rehabilitation appointment today at an Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy location near you to learn more about aquatic physical therapy from a trained water physical therapist.

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Common Conditions Treated with Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy is effective for treating a wide variety of conditions, including:

Sports Injuries: Recover from sprains, strains, and injuries sustained during physical activities.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Aid recovery from surgeries, particularly those involving joints or the spine.
Orthopedic Conditions: Treat conditions like arthritis, joint pain, and back pain.
Neurological Conditions: Manage cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and neuromuscular disorders.
Fractures and Tissue Injuries: Speed up recovery from broken bones, sprains, and torn muscles.
Gait Disorders: Improve walking ability and restore mobility after injuries or neurological conditions.
Body Weight Management: Support weight loss efforts through low-impact exercises in the water.

Aquatic therapy is safe and effective for individuals of all ages and abilities. It offers a low-impact way to regain strength, mobility, and function.

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FAQs

How many sessions of aquatic therapy will I need?

The number of sessions needed depends on your individual condition and rehabilitation goals. Your aquatic therapist will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan and will track your progress to adjust the frequency of sessions as needed.

Is aquatic therapy safe for seniors?

Yes! Aquatic therapy is a low-impact, gentle form of exercise that is especially beneficial for seniors. The buoyancy of water reduces the pressure on joints, making it easier for seniors to perform exercises that would otherwise cause discomfort. It is ideal for managing arthritis and back pain and improving balance and mobility.

What conditions benefit from aquatic therapy?

Aquatic therapy is effective for treating conditions such as arthritis, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, muscle spasms, joint pain, and neurological disorders. It is particularly beneficial for individuals with pain or limitations that make traditional land-based exercises difficult or painful

Get Started with Aquatic Therapy at Ivy Rehab

Recovering strength and mobility takes time, and the right environment can make a difference. At Ivy Rehab, we provide effective aquatic therapy services to help individuals improve flexibility, reduce pain, and increase strength in a supportive, water-based environment. Our experienced therapists guide you through personalized treatments that enhance recovery and overall well-being.

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After months of shoulder pain due to frozen shoulder, they were able to help me get some relief. I saw numerous different PTs, as well as assistants, and they were all great. They helped me with exercises, stretches and dry needling. The staff was amazing in every aspect. Customer service is beyond expectations. The entire staff is helpful and friendly. This place is great!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic rating, we're so grateful! – The team at Synergy Rehab and Wellness – Staunton

I want to thank all those at Excel Physical Therapy for their help in my physical therapy needs. All were helpful and friendly and welcoming. I especially want to commend Evan for his professionalism and especially his skill. He is compassionate and very knowledgeable and because of him I am now just about pain free.

Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Cresskill

We have loved Ivy Rehab for our daughter. Our Speech therapist Grace is so amazing! Showing such patience and really getting to know our daughter and help her!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic rating, we're so grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids – Brighton

I’ve been to Ivy most numerous times the latest being after a stroke that I had and they have been nothing but professional and helped me out and I would recommend anybody who needs rehab to go there. They are top-notch.

Response from the owner:Your positive feedback is very much appreciated! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Rhinebeck

Thank you to everyone at Park Sports Physical therapy for getting me strong and (most likely) helping me avoid hip surgery after a running injury! Taden is the best – he’s super knowledgeable and friendly and helped make me feel comfortable with exercising even though I have a pre existing condition that makes gaining muscle difficult. Also shoutout to Tara, Olga, and the rest of the team for helping me feel better and whipping me into the best shape 💪💪💪

Response from the owner:We're so happy to hear this feedback – thank you for choosing us! The team at Park Sports Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Williamsburg

I've never had or needed physical therapy before…unfortunately now I do. I am so happy to have been referred to Ivy Rehab in Somerset. The office is great; orderly, spacious & welcoming. Roosha Patel is phenomenal!!! Today 3/15/25 was my 2nd appt and while I know I have other underlying issues being diagnosed, Roosha Patel has helped me greatly in just the 2 sessions that we've had. I wish I had done this earlier. She is so easy to talk to and she's extremely knowledgeable, sympathetic and a true professional. I hope that others find her as fantastic as I do. The rest of the staff, granted I've only engaged with two of them, were amicable & professional. I am so happy to be working with Roosha!!! For anyone with any physical discomfort, I highly recommend Ivy Rehab Somerset!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic rating, we’re so grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Somerset

I felt welcomed as soon as I arrived, Warm friendly place, looking forward to more visits nice and ckean,lots of space too,Staff is Wonderful to work with too!!Enjoy working with Leslie !!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Fort Greene

I have been extremely pleased with my physical therapist, Rudy, at All Care. He listens to my issues and has provided therapy that keeps me working hard to meet my goals. I am doing much better than I thought was possible in such a short time.

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are glad to hear you are meeting your goals and feeling great!

I have went to PTW at montgomeryville for 5 months. The amount of progress I attained in that time frame is impressive they are very knowledgeable & such motivators achieving my goals to recovery. The are very patient focused making majority of their patients succeed in their road to recovery. PTW staff you guys are awesome!

A week into my PT and Ivy Rehab with AK and his team have helped me so much. I am in almost zero pain from my meniscus knee sprain after 4 sessions. I always feel welcomed and cared for when I am there and they even go beyond their jobs and make sure they get to know you.

Response from the owner:Thank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Naperville

All of the staff at Ivy Rehab, Moorestown were friendly and professional. It made for a very nice environment. From the moment I made my first call they were super accommodating to me and my schedule. My DPT was Tanner Kerr and I cannot say enough good things about him. Tanner is someone who goes above and beyond for you. While I was in PT, he was in communication with my Dr. regularly and months after my discharge he was still willing to help me by answering questions, etc. If I ever need PT again for any reason, I would not hesitate to go back there and I would highly recommend Tanner.

Response from the owner:We value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab, Moorestown!

My experience over the past few months with Hannah has been exceptional. I have gotten stronger, my pain is almost totally gone, and I have learned how to take care of my pain through exercise. Hannah was patient and kind and supportive. I would recommend Hannah and the other therapists for any physical therapy needs. If I didn’t get discharged, I would keep coming – Hannah is THE BEST!

Response from the owner:Hearing this feedback means so much to us – thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Philadelphia – Center City

To put it simply…it was a blessing on multiple layers. The staff, especially Dylan was friendly, courteous, professional, engaging, patient, instructive and a joy to be around. I have learned a lot and how to apply it for my physical well being on a daily basis. Quality above and beyond expectation and am already telling everyone about you guys. God bless!

Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Farmville

I broke my hip on 4/24 and had hip replacement on 4/25. After a few visits I was amazed how fast I got my mobility back. Matt and the crew gave me the exercises I needed to graduate from walker to crutches and then the cane. Its Memorial Day weekend and I've started walking without the cane now. He doesn't push you hard just enough to educate you on what to do to get your injury in the rear view mirror. Super friendly and caring bunch at Ivey, helped me immensely.

Response from the owner:We value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Monroe

Wonderful speech therapy experience! Mr. Mike has helped our son so much. While we’re LOVING the actual speech component, the disconnect between front desk staff/billing/Ivy Rehab is fairly confusing and makes the billing component difficult. That being said, Nikki Huntsberger is a rockstar and really knows what she’s doing. Thankful for her assistance with the UHCCF grant & her willingness to explain billing when nobody else knows what’s going on 🙃 Overall a great experience and we’re so so thankful for the services we’re receiving!!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, West Chester Township!

I absolutely love this place !!!!!! They work so well with my daughter and the staff works with you to help your child in any way possible, very carrying and understanding!

Response from the owner:It’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Norfolk!

Aleece Passow, an extremely gifted physical therapist, is knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. Aleece treated me for numerous joint and muscle issues, and a labral tear, caused by a series of mishaps, including my car door flying open in the wind. The exercises she prescribed, along with other treatments, resolved my issues and vastly improved my range of motion, overall flexibility and strength. The biggest benefit of working with Aleece was the life-changing education I received on how to correctly use my body. Thanks for everything, Aleece, including your willingness to answer my never-ending questions! Also, my sincere appreciation to the wonderful staff of Generation Care, including Kim, Laura and Ashley, who are all very caring and welcoming.

I would much rather give this group of people 10 stars plus, except for Lori, I give her 100 stars. Went to this facility when I had my knee replacement and then just recently went back for sciatica. Planning to have my second knee done in September and would not think of going anywhere else for my physical therapy. Everyone that works at this facility are professionals, they are awesome!!!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words, Ms. Geiger. We know going through a knee replacement and enduring sciatica pain are not easy and we are so glad that you are feeling better. Professionalism is one of our core values and we are happy to hear that our goal has been met. Thank you for choosing All-Care.

I came in with severe hip pain and discomfort. I was barely walking! I have seen real improvement over the past couple of months. Chris is innovative in his treatment and always encouraging! I am grateful for his help! Ski season is coming soon… I know he will get me ready!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic rating, we're so grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Caledonia

My son went for the physical therapy for his knee injury. We had a wonderful experience with John as his main therapist. He is very knowledgeable, competent and kind. He kept me informed about my son’s progress all through his sessions and was always available to address any concerns we had. John, Aaron, Josh, Christian and Ebony are all very friendly and make a great team. My son always enjoyed his therapy sessions. Highly recommend!!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield

AK and the team are by far the most competent and enthusiastic group of therapists in the business. They truly care about their clients and their physical and emotional well being, taking a holistic approach to the rehabilitation process. It was jarring to go from being an active person to being confined to a scooter for 6 weeks due to a fall, but the crew at Ivy assured me that I'd be back to myself in no time and truly, I made significant progress ahead of schedule. I'm so grateful that I found these professionals who created such a warm and inviting place to go to each week. Thank you, for everything!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Naperville