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Our Aquatic Therapy Program/PTSD therapy swim program is custom-designed for each individual and does the following for physical and mental health:
• Increases resistance
• Improves stamina, strength and endurance
• Encourages a wider range of movement
• Reduces pain and tension in muscles and joints.
• Improves cardiovascular conditioning since the heart pumps more blood per beat when body is submerged in water
• Decreases post exercise discomfort
• Range of movement increases and repetition, stretching and balancing is more
sustainable
• Develops and maintains physical control
• Increases energy levels
• Achieve your weight loss goals
• Helps to develop discipline
• Enhances self-concept and confidence
• Increases independence and quality of life
Based on the above list, when in aquatic therapy, I expect to see the following benefits and changes in our clients: improved muscle tone, increased core strength and endurance, enhanced circulation, improved cardiovascular functioning, improved flexibility, extended range of motion, reduced muscle spasticity, elevated metabolism,
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