Introduction to Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic Exercises for people with Parkinson’s Disease
Benefits of Aquatic Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease Increase Range of motion and flexibility. Increase Strength. Improve Balance and Coordination. Develop postural training. Enhance gait mechanics. Decrease rigidity and pain. It’s FUN!
Water therapy is an ancient and time honored form of healing. Traditionally, warm springs and mineral waters have been considered by humankind as special neutral areas, even in times of war and strife. The spiritual benefits of water include the sounds of laughter, the sensations of relaxation, and the prevailing attitudes of playfulness. The scientific benefits of water are many but include most noticeably; buoyancy, resistance, hydrostatic pressure, flow motion, and thermal energy transfer. Water is an excellent exercise medium for anyone with the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. The buoyancy effect of water on the human body creates a feeling of easy movements and freedom. Water helps “To ease the burden” of moving and is a joy to patients and a continuing source of great satisfaction for all therapists.
What Group aquatic classes for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Who Any person with PD. This class is available to members and nonmembers. (Class limited to 6 per class) When Mondays and Fridays, 10:45-11:15 am Starting Monday, March 24th Where Physical Therapy Center of Vermont 4 Morse Drive Essex Junction, Vermont Why To help gain and maintain flexibility, strength. Posture, balance and gait. Cost $5/ class $50/ 12 classes
For more information and to sign up please call (802)857-0144
Meet the Physical Therapists
Edie Bernhardt, PT Deb Harris, PT Josh Rudman MPT Jaime Kelly, PT
Physical Therapy Center of Vermont We at Physical Therapy Center of Vermont offer a unique environment for the management and ultimate solution to all your rehabilitation needs. Rehabilitation care can include many approaches, which can all contribute to improving your functional strength and independent mobility.
Physical Therapy Center of Vermont Contact Us:
4 Morse Drive Essex Junction, VT (802) 857-0144 75 Eastwood Drive
Aquatic Exercises for people with Parkinson’s Disease
We have staff with areas of expertise that can assure a more effective approach to the recovery from injuries, surgery or long standing chronic pain syndromes. Our facilities are unmatched in the State of Vermont. We are located in the premier health and wellness facilities in Chittenden County. PTCVT has the unique ability and expertise to combine many treatment venues, such as clinic modalities, onsite aquatic facilities in shallow warm water and cooler deep water pools, gyms, and field house facilities
South Burlington, VT (802) 860-0209 142 West Twin Oaks Terrace South Burlington, VT (802) 383-0676 115 Wellness Drive Williston, VT (802)860-1358
Physical Therapy Center of Vermont www.ptcofvt.org