Techniques

Designing an aquatic therapy program is very similar to designing a program for land exercises. A thorough history and evaluation of the injury is the first step. Once contraindications have been ruled out, the athlete’s water safety skills and swimming ability should be evaluated, as well as the general comfort level in the water. The athlete must be supervised at all times and should not be left unattended for any reason. From this point, an aquatic program that is specific and individualized can be developed using one of the aquatic therapy techniques.

The SwimEx pool This pool's even, controllable water flow allows for the application of individualized prescriptive exercise and therapeutic programs. Up to three patients can be treated simultaneously.

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