In this episode, we asked Haley: What experience do you have with aquatic therapy?
- PT Clinic part time working in the pool
How do you recommend implementing aquatic therapy when an athletic trainer has such a busy schedule?
- Work with the time that you have - even 10 minutes.
- Find a balance with warm up and cool down time, flexibility 5% warm up & cool down 10-15% flexibility 50-70% Stabilization & resistance in the water
How do you communicate with a physician about implementing aquatic therapy post operatively?
- Being clear with your intentions, wording, and how aquatic therapy will benefit patient (rather than just “swimming”)
Do you have any favorite exercises in the water?
- Start basic - get them used to the water by walking. Injuries come with compensation and getting them walking in the water forward, backward, and sidestepping can help activate hips, achieve proper ROM, and work towards a healthy gait. Marching. Upper body ROM - Angels, ER/IR
Are there any other conditions besides post operative conditions that you have found aquatic therapy to help?
- Relaxation, increased circulation, respiratory cardiotherapy, limited ROM, decreased bone density, disc degeneration & herniations, rheumatoid arthritis, ALS, upper extremity injuries too!
How long do you spend in the water?
- 20 minutes is usually good, but you can spend anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour in the water
What would you recommend for a clinician who wants to learn more about aquatic therapy?
- Research and reading only goes so far - get into the water and try out basic movement patterns! Vary depths, move with hands open versus hands closed Connect with and shadow others who use aquatic therapy
Applicable Knowledge: What is one thing that our listeners can go and try today:
- Get into the water and start to vary up your rehab, prehab, and cross training/conditioning!
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