Movement in water is often easier and less painful than on land. Aquatic physical therapy in a warm-water CarePartners pool provides countless benefits for individuals with a variety of needs.
 
Water is an excellent environment for therapeutic exercises.
Aquatic therapy, also known as pool therapy, works specific muscle groups and joints. It can:

• Reduce pain
• Reduce swelling
• Increase range of motion in joints
• Increase strength
• Increase relaxation
• Increase flexibility
• Increase balance/coordination
• Increase circulation
• Improve breathing capacity

Pool therapy can also help with mobility (movement and walking) in the early stages of rehabilitation.
 
Customized programs for each individual’s needs and comfort level.
Diagnosis, rehabilitation goals, and comfort level in the water are all considered when CarePartners aquatic physical therapists develop a treatment plan. You do not need to know how to swim in order to successfully participate.
 
Aquatic therapy is available at three convenient locations:

• Outpatient Center at Main CarePartners Campus
  68 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville (Biltmore Village area)
• South Clinic
  Reuter YMCA, 3 Town Square Blvd., Asheville (Biltmore Park in Asheville/Skyland area)
• West Clinic (Pool located at Pisgah Valley Retirement Center for Aquatics)
  Please call for details, (828) 274-6179

Pool membership is available so benefits can continue.
Aquatic therapy patients learn exercises they can continue to use to maintain the benefits of therapy, fitness, and conditioning after therapy sessions are completed. Membership at the Outpatient Center pool is available to aquatic therapy “graduates,” providing them the opportunity to work individually on their aquatic programs.

• Pool membership cost: $5 for an individual visit or $60 for a 15-visit package
• Pool membership schedule: Call for appointment times- (828) 274-6179

Individuals with arthritis can benefit from pool classes.
The Community Arthritis (CAT) class is led by a therapist offering general stretching and conditioning exercises for people with arthritis. A doctor’s release is required to participate. One does not need to have been a patient to participate in this class.

• CAT class cost: $5/visit or $40/month
• CAT class schedule: Tuesday and Thursday, from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.

Learn more about aquatic therapy at CarePartners.
For more information on aquatic therapy, contact us at (828) 274-6179.

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