Everyone can benefit from AquaSonix Therapy
Can’t Swim? No Problem!
All AquaSonix Therapy sessions take place in therapy pools or the shallow end of warm water swimming pools and are supervised by trained and licensed therapists. As long as you qualify and can comfortably stand and move in waist to shoulder deep water, you can participate in our programs.
All exercises in the pool take place with your head above water. This means you can leave your contact lenses or glasses on and you hair will not get wet. Some splashing may occur however, so feel free to wear a bathing cap during the session.
How do I Prepare for My First Treatment Session?
Once you have completed telephone registration, within a few days you will receive in the mail a complete information package including:
(1) Welcome Letter
(2) Registration Form
(3) Pain Questionnaire
(4) Patient Handbook.
You will need to check the Registration Form for accuracy. In the package you will also receive a pain and function questionnaire (WOMAC, DASH, or FIQ depending on what your condition is). Please complete the questionnaire. Should you have questions on how to complete, please call our friendly staff at patient care information centre. We are here to help.
Please bring the signed Registration Form and the completed Pain Questionnaire to your first treatment session.
When you come for your first session, you will need: (1) Bathing Suit (2) Bath Towel (3) Bottle of Water (PLEASE NOTE: bring plastic bottles only; glass bottles are not allowed on the pool deck) and (4) Soap or body wash and Shampoo if you decide to wash your hair in the shower.
AquaSonix and Medications
If you are currently taking medications, you can definitely benefit from AquaSonix Therapy. Clinical experience has shown that AquaSonix Therapy, in combination with most commonly prescribed or over the counter medications provide a significant incremental therapeutic benefit.
Who should participate?
AquaSonix Therapy can be used by itself or in combination with prescribed pharmaceuticals or over-the-counter drugs for the management of people with:
- Osteoarthritis
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Vehicle Accidents
- Work Related Accidents
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Low Back Pain
- Joint Replacement(s)
- Pre-operative Programs
- Post-operative Programs
- Muscular Stiffness and Spasm
- Diminishing Flexibility, Physical Limitations
Session Format
AquaSonix Therapy sessions are held in warm water indoor pools and temperature is maintained at 84ºF to 94ºF Pools are equipped with stairs or ramps for easy access.
Sessions usually have 8 to 15 people in the pool and consist of:
- 5 minute warm-up
- 10 stretching
- 15 minutes of light cardiovascular activity
- 10 minutes of training
- 5 minute cool-down
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