Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic Therapy, also known as aquatic rehabilitation or water therapy, is a specialized form of physical therapy that takes place in a pool or other aquatic environment. It utilizes the properties of water to facilitate rehabilitation and improve physical function. Aquatic therapy is often prescribed by healthcare professionals as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for individuals with a wide range of conditions, injuries, or disabilities.
Here are some key aspects of aquatic therapy:
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Buoyancy: Water provides buoyant force that supports a portion of the body's weight, reducing stress on the joints and allowing for easier movement. This makes aquatic therapy particularly beneficial for individuals with weight-bearing restrictions or mobility impairments.
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Resistance: The resistance of water provides a natural form of resistance against movement, which can help to strengthen muscles and improve cardiovascular fitness without putting excessive strain on the body.
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Hydrostatic Pressure: The pressure exerted by water helps to reduce swelling and improve circulation, which can aid in reducing pain and promoting healing.
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Temperature Control: Aquatic therapy typically takes place in a warm pool, which helps to relax muscles, increase flexibility, and alleviate pain.
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Gentle Impact: The low-impact nature of aquatic therapy makes it suitable for individuals with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, or chronic pain, as it minimizes stress on the joints and tissues.
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Therapeutic Exercises: Aquatic therapy sessions may include a variety of exercises, stretches, and movements designed to improve strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and range of motion.
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Balance and Proprioception: The unstable environment of water challenges balance and proprioception, helping individuals to improve their ability to control movements and maintain stability.
Aquatic therapy sessions are typically conducted by trained physical therapists or other healthcare professionals who tailor the exercises and activities to meet the specific needs and goals of each individual. The goal of aquatic therapy is to improve functional abilities, reduce pain, enhance quality of life, and promote overall well-being through the therapeutic properties of water.
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CanDo aquatic exercise kit, (jogger belt, hand bars) large, red
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$60.00Standard aquatic exercise kit includes a jogger belt and pair of hand bars. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to your...20-4212R$60.00 -
CanDo aquatic exercise kit, (jogger belt, hand bars) large, blue
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$60.00Standard aquatic exercise kit includes a jogger belt and pair of hand bars. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to your...20-4212B$60.00 -
CanDo aquatic exercise kit, (jogger belt, hand bars) medium, red
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$55.00Standard aquatic exercise kit includes a jogger belt and pair of hand bars. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to your...20-4211R$55.00 -
CanDo aquatic exercise kit, (jogger belt, hand bars) medium, blue
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$55.00Standard aquatic exercise kit includes a jogger belt and pair of hand bars. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to your...20-4211B$55.00 -
CanDo aquatic exercise kit, (jogger belt, hand bars) small, red
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$55.00Standard aquatic exercise kit includes a jogger belt and pair of hand bars. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to your...20-4210R$55.00 -
CanDo aquatic exercise kit, (jogger belt, hand bars) small, blue
CanDo
$55.00Standard aquatic exercise kit includes a jogger belt and pair of hand bars. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to your...20-4210B$55.00 -
CanDo deluxe aquatic exercise kit, (jogger belt, ankle cuffs, hand bars), large, red
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$102.50Deluxe aquatic exercise kit includes a jogger belt, pair of hand bars and pair of ankle cuffs. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add...20-4202R$102.50 -
CanDo deluxe aquatic exercise kit, (jogger belt, ankle cuffs, hand bars), large, blue
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$102.50Deluxe aquatic exercise kit includes a jogger belt, pair of hand bars and pair of ankle cuffs. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add...20-4202B$102.50 -
CanDo deluxe aquatic exercise kit, (jogger belt, ankle cuffs, hand bars), medium, red
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$97.50Deluxe aquatic exercise kit includes a jogger belt, pair of hand bars and pair of ankle cuffs. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add...20-4201R$97.50 -
CanDo deluxe aquatic exercise kit, (jogger belt, ankle cuffs, hand bars), medium, blue
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$97.50Deluxe aquatic exercise kit includes a jogger belt, pair of hand bars and pair of ankle cuffs. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add...20-4201B$97.50 -
CanDo deluxe aquatic exercise kit, (jogger belt, ankle cuffs, hand bars), small, red
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$97.50Deluxe aquatic exercise kit includes a jogger belt, pair of hand bars and pair of ankle cuffs. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add...20-4200R$97.50 -
CanDo deluxe aquatic exercise kit, (jogger belt, ankle cuffs, hand bars), small, blue
CanDo
$97.50Deluxe aquatic exercise kit includes a jogger belt, pair of hand bars and pair of ankle cuffs. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add...20-4200B$97.50 -
Deluxe Kickboard with 2 Hand cut-outs - Red
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$18.50High density foam with 2 cutout handgrips. Designed for comfort and performance.20-4111R$18.50 -
Deluxe Kickboard with 2 Hand cut-outs - Blue
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$18.50High density foam with 2 cutout handgrips. Designed for comfort and performance.20-4111B$18.50 -
Classic Kickboard - Red
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$16.00Embossed non-slip surface and contoured handgrips. "Classic" will help you maintain proper body positioning.20-4101R$16.00 -
Classic Kickboard - Blue
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$16.00Embossed non-slip surface and contoured handgrips. "Classic" will help you maintain proper body positioning.20-4101B$16.00 -
CanDo pull buoy, adult size, red
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$13.00Pull buoy is made of smooth, contoured foam that does not cause chaffing or irritation. Provides excellent lower body buoyancy. For aquatic exercise routines and rehabilitation.20-4051R$13.00 -
CanDo pull buoy, adult size, blue
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$13.00Pull buoy is made of smooth, contoured foam that does not cause chaffing or irritation. Provides excellent lower body buoyancy. For aquatic exercise routines and rehabilitation.20-4051B$13.00 -
CanDo pull buoy, junior size, red
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$13.00Pull buoy is made of smooth, contoured foam that does not cause chaffing or irritation. Provides excellent lower body buoyancy. For aquatic exercise routines and rehabilitation.20-4050R$13.00 -
CanDo pull buoy, junior size, blue
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$13.00Pull buoy is made of smooth, contoured foam that does not cause chaffing or irritation. Provides excellent lower body buoyancy. For aquatic exercise routines and rehabilitation.20-4050B$13.00 -
CanDo ankle cuffs, pair, red
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$45.00Adjustable ankle cuffs offer superior comfort and durability. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to your movements. For aquatic...20-4040R$45.00 -
CanDo ankle cuffs, pair, blue
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$45.00Adjustable ankle cuffs offer superior comfort and durability. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to your movements. For aquatic...20-4040B$45.00 -
CanDo swim bar, red
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$37.50Swim bar helps improve balance and stabilization while increasing muscle tone and flexibility. Two 6" floats on 26" long cushioned hand bar. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. For aquatic exercise routines and...20-4030R$37.50 -
CanDo swim bar, blue
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$37.50Swim bar helps improve balance and stabilization while increasing muscle tone and flexibility. Two 6" floats on 26" long cushioned hand bar. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. For aquatic exercise routines and...20-4030B$37.50 -
CanDo hand bars, pair, red
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$30.00Hand bars for upper-body workout feature non-slip hand grips. Two 5-1/2" x 2-1/2" floats on 12" bar. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add...20-4021R$30.00 -
CanDo hand bars, pair, blue
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$30.00Hand bars for upper-body workout feature non-slip hand grips. Two 5-1/2" x 2-1/2" floats on 12" bar. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add...20-4021B$30.00 -
CanDo jogger belt, large, red
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$30.00Adjustable jogger belt helps keep you buoyant and properly positioned. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to your movements...20-4012R$30.00 -
CanDo jogger belt, large, blue
CanDo
$30.00Adjustable jogger belt helps keep you buoyant and properly positioned. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to your movements...20-4012B$30.00 -
CanDo jogger belt, medium, red
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$25.00Adjustable jogger belt helps keep you buoyant and properly positioned. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to your movements...20-4011R$25.00 -
CanDo jogger belt, medium, blue
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$25.00Adjustable jogger belt helps keep you buoyant and properly positioned. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to your movements...20-4011B$25.00 -
CanDo jogger belt, small, red
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$25.00Adjustable jogger belt helps keep you buoyant and properly positioned. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to your movements...20-4010R$25.00 -
CanDo jogger belt, small, blue
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$25.00Adjustable jogger belt helps keep you buoyant and properly positioned. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to your movements...20-4010B$25.00 -
CanDo swim belt with four oval floats, red
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$17.50Swim belt offers smooth, comfortable fit with adjustable strap and dual locking buckle. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to...20-4003R$17.50 -
CanDo swim belt with four oval floats, blue
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$17.50Swim belt offers smooth, comfortable fit with adjustable strap and dual locking buckle. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to...20-4003B$17.50 -
CanDo swim belt with three oval floats, red
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$17.50Swim belt offers smooth, comfortable fit with adjustable strap and dual locking buckle. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to...20-4002R$17.50 -
CanDo swim belt with three oval floats, blue
CanDo
$17.50Swim belt offers smooth, comfortable fit with adjustable strap and dual locking buckle. Made of buoyant and durable soft and non-abrasive closed-cell foam. Material weighs little on land, but when in water, these low-impact exercisers add resistance to...20-4002B$17.50