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Lexington Woman (Vol VI, 2009) - Aqua Power
Vital energy Occupational & Physical Therapy Center Helps Patients to perform rehab through Aqua Therapy By Hima Dalal
Aquatic Classes Vs. Aquatic Therapy?
“Vital Energy is the only rehab Center in the Columbia / Lexington area to offer a Hydroworx Pool with a state of the art underwater treadmill.”
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A recreational Facility may provide aquatic classes for people with a variety of disabilities, but our program and pool is unique. At Vital Energy They provide an aquatic therapy experience through their hydroworx pool.
A licensed therapist will provide individualized exercise in the pool according to the medical necessity of individual patients. Patients who have previously been unable to start treatment with land – based exercise may be able to tolerate a water program more quickly and more effectively. This could allow a patient to heal more efficiently than aquatic option. |
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In addition, the pool features the following to assist in patient’s treatment:
- An integrated variable speed treadmill
- Resistive jets
- Massage hose
- Removable grab bars
- Water temperature at 92°
- Entry into the pool can be gained through steps with handrails or Hydraulic chair lift for easy access
Vital Energy is the only rehab center in the Columbia/Lexington area to offer a hydroworx pool with a state of art underwater treadmill.
The hydroworx pool is ideal for those suffering from:
- Chromic pain
- Arthritis management
- Fibromyalgia
- Neck, Shoulder, lower back, knee, hip, groin and ankle injuries and pain
- Post-op conditions(e.g. ACL, TKA, Laminectary, rotator cuff repair, joint replacement)
- Scar management
- Sports and work related injuries
- Balance and gait disturbance
- Neurologicl disability
- Obesity
- Sensory impairment for pediatric conditions and sensory impairment
- Lymphedema
Why aquatic Therapy?
The water is unique exercise environment because it decreases pain, muscles spasms and allows increased mobility. This permits earlier treatment of people who are unable to tolerate land - based exercise programs. In the water, patients can work on:
- Strength
- Endurance
- Posture
- Mobility
- Sensory integration
- Body mechanics
- Cardiovascular Training
- Balance
- Range of motion
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