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Always consult your doctor or other health care professional before beginning an aquatic therapy program.

A custom exercise strengthening / stretching aquatic program should be developed by a licensed therapist, which will be based on your type of injury or condition, the severity of your symptoms, the joints that are affected, your age, occupation and everyday activities.

Treatment programs often include rest, exercise, medications and physical and/or occupational therapy. One of the most beneficial ways to ease arthritis pain is warm water exercise. The soothing qualities of warm water, in combination with its buoyancy, make it an ideal exercise environment.

 

old swimmerBenefits of Aquatic Therapy:

  • Improves balance and coordination
  • Improves muscular strength
  • Improves circulatory function
  • Increases range of motion
  • Decreases pain associated with arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain
  • Encourages social interaction
  • Promotes relaxation
  • Exercise with less pain

 

McMaster Physical Therapy offers the following Arthritis Aquatic Therapy Classes:

Monday:
Arthritis Class - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Fibromyalgia Class - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Arthritis Plus Class - 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm

Tuesday:
Arthritis Class - 10:00am to 11:00am
Fibromyalgia Class - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Wednesday:
Arthritis Plus Class - 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm

Thursday:
Arthritis Class - 10:00am to 11:00am
Fibromyalgia Class - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Friday:
Arthritis Class - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Arthritis Plus Class - 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm

The Cost is $25 for 4 weeks. You can come to any of the classes listed on the schedule.  There is not a contract, only a monthly fee of $25 per month and no refunds if not utilized.

 

How Can I Manage My Arthritis?

You have more control over your Arthritis than you may think. The Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program, sponsored by McMaster Physical Therapy and the Arkansas Arthritis Chapter provides gentle exercises in a warm-water (approximately 91 °F to 92 °F) pool to help you feel better. It is not necessary to know how to swim.

The program is designed to help relieve pain and stiffness caused by arthritis while providing a fun, social opportunity. One of the most beneficial ways to ease arthritis pain is warm water exercise. The soothing qualities of warm water, in combination with its buoyancy, make it an ideal exercise environment.

For more information on arthritis, contact the Arthritis Foundation at www.arthritis.org or call (404) 965-7598.