St. Luke's offers Aquatic Therapy as a rehabilitation option. Aquatic Therapy is an alternative form of rehabilitation that can be used independently or in conjunction with land-based therapies. Aquatic therapy benefits include:
Accelerated rehabilitation
Protection of joints
Reduced stress on joints
Decreased swelling
Improvements in gait or posture
Increased circulation
Increased strength and endurance
Increased range of motion and flexibility
Increased balance and coordination
Patients who can benefit from Aquatic Therapy include those with:
Orthopedic injury
Arthritis
Back pain
Neurological injuries and disorders
Postsurgical
Chronic pain syndromes
Deconditioning
Osteoporosis
For more information, contact St. Luke's Therapy Services at 314-542-4800.
St. Luke's offers Aquatic Therapy as a rehabilitation option. Aquatic Therapy is an alternative form of rehabilitation that can be used independently or in conjunction with land-based therapies. Aquatic therapy benefits include:
