Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic Therapy is an excellent adjunct to physical therapy. It provides a safe and efficient method for achieving movement. The physical properties of water diminish the effects of gravity making the initial stages of rehabilitation much more effective. Using the combination of water principles and advanced techniques, our therapists can achieve a faster, yet safer rehabilitation.
The Center for Physical Therapy houses a pool unlike any other in Dutchess County. Our 16′ by 20′ therapy pool, custom built specifically for Aquatic Therapy, features multiple depths for ease of progression. The pool is equipped with a Badu system, a jet that provides 7-MPH of resistance to those who swim or run against it. 32 Jacuzzi jets provide our patients with massage, desensitization and relaxation.
Why is Aquatic Therapy beneficial?
- Warm water can promote muscular relaxation and decrease muscle spasm.
- Exercising in water can decrease pain sensitivity by reducing comprehensive forces on the joints.
- Reduction of gravitational forces allow a patient to stand, walk and strength train without causing damage to healing structures.
- The amount of weight bearing can be controlled and progressed in a functional manner.
- Hydrostatic pressure provides more effective and more comfortable compression than that of an ace bandage. It also serves therapy well for desensitization and for proprioceptive feedback.
- Reduction of tone and spasticity
- Water is unique in that it has the ability to assist, support and resist movement.
- Facilitates age appropriate movement patterns.
Additional Services Offered:
Pediatric Therapy
Our clinic houses a fully equipped gymnasium, a Pediatric room designed especially with our young population in mind and a heated pool to meet the needs of our patients who require Aquatic Therapy.Pediatric Therapy
Our staff specializes in the treatment of infants and children of all ages with orthopedic development and neurological diagnosis, including, but not limited to the following:
- Developmental delay
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spina Bifida
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Tortocollis
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Downs Syndrome
Orthopedic Therapy
Our orthopedic population ranges from all ages to all diagnoses. Whether you are recovering from a motor vehicle accident, an injury, or from a post operative procedure, we are here to rehabilitate you as quick as possible.Orthopedic Therapy
Common orthopedic problems include, but are not limited to:
- Back and Neck Pain
- Strains and Sprains
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Herniated discs
- Headaches
- Scoliosis
- Whiplashes
- Total Joint Replacements
- Fractures
- Cartilage tears
- Plantar fasciitis
- Heel Spurs
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Lyme’s disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Tendonitis
Sports Therapy
We are affiliated with the local high schools, colleges (Marist, Vassar, the Culinary, Dutchess, Mt. Saint Mary’s) and clubs including track, bicycling, soccer and baseball.Sports Therapy
Many of our staff are avid sports fans/athletes and have undergone many of the same injuries for which we currently treat.
The sports program is similar to the orthopedic section, yet there is a heavy emphasis on conditioning the whole body and returning the individual to his/her sport. It is not uncommon to find the therapist and athlete outside throwing a baseball, kicking a ball, shooting hoops or running with a sports cord. We have heard many people state “We are in better shape now than before we were injured”.