Frequently Asked Questions
Find Answers to Your Most Common Inquiries
Aquatic Therapy FAQs
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Aquatic therapy involves therapeutic exercises performed in water to promote healing, strength, and mobility.
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It’s beneficial for individuals with conditions like arthritis, chronic pain, neurological disorders, post-surgery recovery, and those needing support for strength, balance, or sensory integration.
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Comfortable swimwear is recommended, along with water shoes if needed for extra stability.
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Aquatic therapy reduces joint stress, improves strength, balance, flexibility, and sensory regulation while offering pain relief and promoting relaxation.
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The buoyancy of water reduces joint stress, allowing for easier movement, while water resistance helps build strength and improve balance in a low-impact way.
Pediatric Therapy FAQs
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Pediatric physical therapy focuses on helping children develop and improve their physical abilities, such as strength, coordination, balance, and motor skills, through specialized exercises and techniques.
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Your child might need pediatric physical therapy to address delays in motor development, improve strength and coordination, recover from injury or surgery, or manage conditions like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, or genetic disorders.
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Pediatric physical therapy can begin as early as infancy and continue through adolescence. Therapy is tailored to your child’s developmental stage and specific needs.
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Signs that your child may benefit from physical therapy include difficulty meeting developmental milestones, challenges with balance or coordination, pain during movement, or difficulty participating in age-appropriate activities.
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Sessions typically last between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on your child’s needs and age. The frequency of sessions varies depending on the treatment plan.
Orthopedic And Nerological Rehab FAQs
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Orthopedic and neurological rehab focuses on restoring mobility, strength, and function for individuals recovering from orthopedic injuries, surgeries, or neurological conditions like stroke or spinal cord injury.
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Anyone recovering from joint replacement surgery, fractures, spinal injuries, stroke, neurological disorders, or chronic conditions such as arthritis can benefit from these rehab services.
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Treatments include physical therapy, occupational therapy, manual therapy, strength training, balance exercises, and modalities like heat, cold, or electrical stimulation to improve function and reduce pain.
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In-home rehab services bring the care directly to your doorstep. A qualified therapist works with you in your home to provide personalized therapy that focuses on your specific needs, comfort, and progress.
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Sessions typically last between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the individual’s needs and the type of therapy being administered.
Occupational Therapy FAQs
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Occupational therapy (OT) helps individuals of all ages develop, recover, or maintain the skills needed for daily activities and independent living, focusing on motor, cognitive, and sensory functions.
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People of all ages can benefit from OT, including children with developmental delays, adults recovering from injury or surgery, seniors facing age-related challenges, and those with neurological or physical conditions.
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OT helps with a wide range of conditions, such as arthritis, stroke, brain injury, autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, sensory processing disorders, and post-surgery recovery.
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In children, OT helps develop fine motor skills, sensory integration, handwriting, self-care tasks, social interaction, and other age-appropriate milestones to support their growth and independence.
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OT helps adults regain independence after surgery, injury, or illness by improving mobility, strength, cognitive function, daily task management, and emotional well-being.
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Sessions typically last 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the individual’s goals and needs. The frequency of sessions varies based on the condition being treated.