Aquatic Physical Therapy

Midwest Physical Therapy offers Aquatic Rehabilitation at The Landing, 3500 Faulkner Drive, and Prairie Life Center, 1305 S 70th Street. A physical therapist and/or physical therapist assistant works with patients in the water. Our staff is always searching for better and faster ways to rehabilitate our patients. Working with patients in warm water is effective because of the reduced gravity environment created by the buoyancy of the water. Immersion in warm water also aids muscular relaxation.

Many patients are able to initiate therapeutic activities sooner when put in a pool. Patients who have had an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery may begin walking and running much earlier, total knee patients may work on regaining knee range of motion using the properties of water, and back pain patients who cannot exercise on land feel more comfortable in the water. A cardiovascular workout is also possible for any patient that is unable to use traditional exercise equipment. Please call or visit with your physician about our aqutic physical therapy at The Landing, 3500 Faulkner Drive, and Prairie Life Center, 1305 S 70th.