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Aquatherapy

What Is It?

Aquatherapy is physical therapy conducted in a warm water, therapeutic pool.

The water and room temperature ranges between 89-91 degrees, an ideal therapeutic temperature range.
The pool provides chair-lift and stairs access.

Is Aquatherapy For Me?

Aquatherapy is an excellent alternative for people who find regular physical therapy too painful or difficult.

Aquatherapy can help people recovering or suffering from:

Orthopedic-related surgery, including joint replacements
Arthritis
Conditions causing balance problems

With the reduced joint compression on the spine and lower extremities in the water, people who otherwise would be unable to perform certain exercises, including aerobic exercise, can often do so.

Children with conditions such as cerebral palsy can also benefit from aquatherapy.

Is It Effective?

Because of water’s buoyancy:

Your body is “cushioned.”
You won’t worry about falling or aggravating an existing injury.

Water’s gentle resistance:

Reduces the likelihood of getting hurt
Increases range of motion
Strengthens weakened muscles

Location, Hours

Butler YMCA
339 N. Washington St.
Butler, PA 16001

(724) 284-4861

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

"We’re able to do stretches that some people could never do on land. It would be too painful. We also do some gait and balance training and weight-bearing activities that, because of the water, cause less stress to the joints."
Bev Madigan, a physical therapist specializing in aquatherapy at Butler Memorial Hospital

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