Aquatic Therapy in Elkins, WV

Elkins Physical Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic

Aquatic Therapy utilizes the natural buoyant qualities of water to minimize the compressive load of weight-bearing exercises on the body. Many individuals whose bodies have been weakened as a result of injury, surgery, disease, and other disabling conditions are able to begin treatment much earlier and with less pain with Aquatic Therapy at the Elkins Physical Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic Therapy Pool.

Aquatic Therapy Reduces Pain, Swelling, and Stress

Aquatic Therapy has benefited many of our patients, particularly those most in need of therapy, yet are unable to begin a traditional physical therapy program for various reasons. The body is able to move much more freely in the warm and supportive aquatic environment. Pain, pressure, and stresses on the body are reduced, as well as joint and soft tissue swelling. Additionally, the resistance of the water helps strengthen muscles much faster than in the air. Sessions may be used short-term or long-term as advised by your physician.

Our Aquatic Therapy Pool

The state-of-the-art aquatic therapy pool at Elkins Physical Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic is four feet wide and six feet deep. We keep our pristine pool set at 92 degrees Fahrenheit for your comfort. Stairs with a supportive railing, as well as a mechanical lift, are available. You do not need to know how to swim to benefit from aquatic therapy!

Aquatic therapy is ideal for many of our patients with weight-bearing restrictions, as well as other types of decreased mobility issues. We can carefully place you directly into the water where we are waiting to provide one-on-one assistance as you work through your personalized therapy goals.