Aquatic therapy offers benefits such as reduced joint impact and improved muscle tone, making it a valuable option for physical therapy in some cases. Medicare Part B typically covers aquatic therapy ...

Medicare Part B may cover aquatic therapy if it is medically necessary. “Medically necessary” means the therapy improves or prevents the deterioration of a person’s condition. Aquatic therapy involves ...

Aquatic therapy, a form of water‐based rehabilitation, has emerged as a promising intervention for stroke survivors. By utilising the intrinsic properties of water—such as buoyancy, viscosity and ...

From warm mineral-spring baths to the shrine at Lourdes, immersion in water has long been associated with healing powers. Now aquatic therapy in heated pools is offering a modern-day fix for many ...

Aquatic therapy, or physical therapy that takes place in a pool or other aquatic environment, offers help for many with chronic pain and other conditions that affect movement. For patients who have ...

Maryse Fortin: “Aquatic therapy is an interesting medium to study people who have pain-related fear like kinesiophobia and pain catastrophizing, and how those relate to spinal musculature.” A new ...

In a recent study, researchers explored the benefits of aquatic therapy for chronic lower back pain and beyond. Let's dive in. The post Can aquatic therapy ease back pain? New study reveals surprising ...

Aquatic therapy, also known as hydrotherapy or pool therapy, uses the physical properties of water to help participants exercise with the goal of helping them heal and improving their functional ...

For some patients, the pool reminds them of their childhood, Barb said with a smile. She’s been working at Family Health West for 14 years as a physical therapist assistant. Barb Allyn and Trista ...

Federal grant funds helped purchase new equipment for an aquatic therapy program and a new auto mechanics course in hybrid vehicles at Ivy Tech’s Lake County campuses. Physical therapy assistant ...

This study provided preliminary information about occupational therapy practitioners who used aquatic therapy with children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Thirteen occupational therapists ...