Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
Ambulatory Medicine Center
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy and rehabilitation can speed recovery and enhance treatment for clients with a variety of diagnoses.
The pool in our Ambulatory Medicine Center can accommodate two to four patients at a time. The buoyancy of water allows earlier movement for people who are unable to tolerate land-based therapy due to pain, weakness or weight-bearing limitations.
The pool features a state-of-the-art underwater treadmill for cardiac conditioning and gait training, as well as a hydraulic lift that helps non-ambulatory clients enter and leave the pool.
Aquatic therapy is appropriate in most cases for a broad range of conditions, including:
- Lumbar and cervical spine disorders
- General musculoskeletal injuries
- Pre-surgical and post-surgical rehabilitation including hip and knee replacements
- Cardiovascular conditioning
- Neurological disorders such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease
- Arthritic conditions
- Metabolic or muscular disorders such as obesity and diabetes
- Sport-specific strength and conditioning programs
- Chronic pain such as fibromyalgia
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