What Is Aquatic Therapy?
Aquatic therapy — also called hydrotherapy or pool therapy — is a specialized form of physical therapy performed in a warm water environment. At Longevity Rehab Center's West Vero Beach clinic, we offer aquatic therapy in a heated 92° indoor therapeutic pool, supervised by licensed physical therapists.
How Water Helps You Heal Faster
Water's unique physical properties create a therapeutic environment that land-based therapy simply cannot replicate:
- Buoyancy — reduces the effective weight on your joints by up to 90%, allowing movement that would be too painful on land
- Hydrostatic pressure — compresses soft tissue, reducing swelling and improving circulation
- Resistance — water provides natural resistance in all directions, building strength without heavy weights
- Warmth — the 92° water temperature relaxes muscles, reduces pain, and increases flexibility
- Viscosity — slows movement, giving patients more time to react and improving safety
Conditions Treated with Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy is particularly beneficial for:
- Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Post-surgical rehabilitation (joint replacement, spinal surgery)
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic low back and neck pain
- Neurological conditions (stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease)
- Balance and fall-risk issues in older adults
- Sports injuries
- Obesity-related mobility limitations
What to Expect During an Aquatic Therapy Session
Your aquatic therapy sessions at our West Vero Beach clinic are not group exercise classes — they are individualized sessions tailored to your specific diagnosis and functional goals, typically lasting 60 minutes. You'll perform exercises in the pool while your therapist guides your form and progresses your program as you improve.
Where to Find Aquatic Therapy in Vero Beach
Our aquatic therapy pool is located at our West Vero Beach clinic: 9055 Americana Rd, Suite 20, Vero Beach, FL 32966. Call us at (772) 774-8392 to learn more or to schedule your first aquatic therapy evaluation.
Insurance Coverage
Aquatic physical therapy is covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans when medically necessary. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and most major insurances. Call to verify your benefits.