Services
Rehabilitation Services-Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy utilizes the warmth, buoyancy, and resistance of water to provide benefits for many conditions and injuries. The soothing 94-degree water and buoyancy can decrease stress on joints, decrease pain, and improve flexibility. Resistance from moving through the water can be used to improve balance, strength, and function. People who have difficulty with land-based exercise and function will often tolerate exercise and activity in the water better than on land.
Aquatic therapy is a one-on-one treatment of exercises and techniques to help each person achieve their therapy goals. The aquatic therapy staff includes physical therapists and physical therapy assistants with specialized training in aquatic therapy.
Appropriate Candidates for Aquatic Therapy
People of all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers, can participate and benefit from aquatic therapy. It can be used to treat a variety of diagnosis including:
- back pain
- arthritis
- fractures
- muscle strains
- total join replacements
- chronic pain
- fibromyalgia
- neurological diseases
- balance impairments
- athletic injuries
- weakness.
The therapy pool is easily accessible through stair or a chair lift. Three varying water depths (2'6", 4'6", and 6') allow for use of a variety of treatment techniques and exercises.
Getting Started
Your physician is a good starting point in determining your rehabilitation needs. Speaking with your insurance provider regarding individual coverage also is recommended.
Located at the YMCA & Rehabilitation Center
1840 South Monroe
Mason City, Iowa
641.422.5962 or 800.533.3883, ext. 5962
and
Mercy Rehabilitation Services-Forest City
835 Hwy 9 East
Forest City, Iowa
641.585.1870
