“In general, aquatic therapy also promotes a level of confidence ... “[You can] also increase the challenge by using weights in the water, or even a vest to float continuously with exercise ...

“The buoyancy of the water reduces weight bearing which, for some ... associate professor in the Division of Exercise Physiology and aquatic therapy coordinator at West Virginia University.

Aquatic physical therapy and nonaquatic physical ... and with the use of equipment such as weights, floats, paddles or webs. And because water resistance is multidirectional, it engages the ...

Full recovery after total hip replacement can take from six months to a year. Regular physical therapy is crucial to a successful outcome. Whichever form of PT you choose, be sure to follow the ...