Reduced pressure on joints
Water supports much of your body weight, reducing stress on painful joints and making movement easier.
Aquatic Therapy
Move Easier. Heal Faster. Feel Better.
Why aquatic therapy works
Why Water Works Better
Warm water supports the body while reducing pressure on painful joints and muscles. This allows patients to move more comfortably, rebuild strength, and begin recovery at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Warm water relaxes muscles
Heated water helps decrease stiffness and muscle tension while improving comfort and flexibility.
Natural resistance builds strength
Gentle resistance from the water helps improve strength, balance, and endurance without overloading the body.
Personalized treatment
Is Aquatic Therapy Right for You?
Aquatic therapy may be recommended when pain, weakness, or limited mobility makes traditional exercise difficult. Your therapist will determine whether treatment in the water is appropriate for your condition and recovery goals.
Your treatment experience
What to Expect
Your aquatic therapy plan begins with a personalized evaluation and progresses at a pace built around your comfort, mobility, and recovery goals.
No swimming skills are required. Your therapist remains with you throughout treatment.
Personalized evaluation
Your therapist reviews your condition, movement, comfort level, and recovery goals before treatment begins.
One-on-one guidance
A licensed therapist guides each movement and adjusts the session based on how your body responds.
Warm-water treatment
The warm-water environment supports your body while making movement more comfortable and controlled.
Progress at your pace
Exercises are gradually adjusted as your strength, balance, mobility, and confidence improve.
Connected rehabilitation
How Aquatic Therapy Fits into Your Care
Aquatic therapy is part of our complete rehabilitation program and is guided by licensed physical therapists. It may be used on its own or combined with traditional therapy to support safe, comfortable progress.
Personalized treatment
Every plan is built around your condition, goals, mobility, and comfort level.
Works with traditional therapy
Aquatic therapy may be used on its own or alongside land-based rehabilitation when appropriate.
Progress at your pace
As you improve, your therapist adjusts treatment to keep your recovery moving forward safely.
Common questions
Aquatic Therapy Questions
Have questions about aquatic therapy? Contact our rehabilitation team and we will help you understand eligibility, treatment, insurance coverage, and what to expect during your visits.
Call 432-607-3200No. Swimming skills are not required. Aquatic therapy takes place in a controlled environment, and your therapist remains with you throughout treatment.
Yes. The pool is maintained at a warm, therapeutic temperature designed to promote comfort, relaxation, and easier movement.
Bring comfortable swimwear, a towel, water-safe shoes if your therapist recommends them, and any forms or information requested before your appointment.
Coverage varies by insurance plan and medical necessity. Our team can help review your benefits and explain any referral or authorization requirements.
Call our rehabilitation department to schedule an evaluation. Your therapist will determine whether aquatic therapy is appropriate for your condition and recovery goals.
Start your recovery
Move with Less Pain.
Recover with Confidence.
Aquatic therapy can help you rebuild strength, improve mobility, and move more comfortably with personalized care close to home.