Swimming pools are an ideal place to relax and cool off on summer days. Moreover, they are a superb tool for getting in shape, making aquatic therapy convenient for patients in need of low-impact exercise. If you are considering a pool installation but are not sold on the idea, below are some substantial benefits of aquatic therapy.

4 Reasons that Aquatic Therapy is Beneficial

1. Reduced Swelling 

One of the benefits of spending time in a pool after an injury is that it helps limit edema, the swelling of injured tissue. Submerging the body in water puts gentle pressure on the swollen areas and moves the fluid away from the injured or inflamed area and back into the body. This increases patient comfort and flexibility.

2. Lower Impact 

A pool installation is a great way to enable low-impact exercise. Running, jogging, weight lifting, and other exercise techniques burn calories but place considerable compressive force on the knees, hips, and spine. The buoyancy of water at neck level reduces the weight of your body by up to 90%. Thus, swimming does not put the same strain on your joints as high-impact exercise and weight training in a pool is much safer than on dry land. 

3. Less Pain

Because water slows movement, it lessens the likelihood of painful muscle spasms. Additionally, the warmth of the pool helps soothe the pain. For many people, the cost of pool installation is more than balanced by the analgesic properties alone. 

4. It’s Fun

As any physical therapist will attest, patients who are having fun are much more likely to follow through with recommended treatments. Bobbing, diving, swimming, and splashing in a pool are fun activities, so you are more likely to complete your therapist’s suggestions.

To discuss new pool installation to facilitate an aquatic therapy regimen, contact The Pool Guys in Troy, MO. They have served clients in and around Lincoln County for more than 30 years. In addition to pool construction, they offer custom pool and hot tub design. Visit their website to learn more about their services or call (636) 462-7665  to arrange a consultation.