Private Therapy Services

Private Therapy Service: Physical Therapy

Aquatic Therapy

Located at St. Andrews Family Fitness

Performing exercise in the water can be beneficial for a variety of individuals with neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders. Aquatic therapeutic exercise differs from land based therapy through the principle of buoyancy. Buoyancy reduces gravitational forces and diminishes joint compression. It allows for greater comfort and ease of movement for patients with painful joints. This also allows patients following knee and hip surgery to begin the gait training and weight bearing phase earlier in the protocol. The surrounding pressure of the water, also known as hydrostatic pressure, assists in reducing inflammation and provides sensory input for improved postural awareness.

Aquatic therapy at the PTS site is performed in a heated pool. The resistance of the water during exercise provides a safe environment for addressing balance, strength, and postural deficits. For those patients who may have difficulty exercising on land, aquatic therapy provides a comfortable and therapeutic medium in which to gain strength, ROM and endurance. This modality is a great component for all post-op patients, acute and chronic injuries, balance deficits, arthritis, back pain and general weakness. We can transition them from water rehab to a safe local water aerobics class, to land exercises in a gym or a comprehensive home program.

This is just another way our therapists at PTS can offer the best care to all of your patients.

Aquatic Rehab Co-Directors: John Kelley, DPT,MTC,ATC,STS and Jenny Goff, DPT.

Physical Therapy Health & Fitness Tip

Exercise is the best medicine

So remember, when you get injured you may need to modify your workouts, sports or activities, but you must continue to exercise to maintain your overall health, fitness and assit injury recovery.

For safe exercise protocols talk with your trainer, performance coach or a physical therapist.

To Send us Questions, click on link at bottom of page

Private Therapy Services Proudly Sponsors: MS-150 Bike Ride-- Visually Impaired Veterans Association Golf Classic-- City Soccer league--Boys and Girl Scouts of America, JCC, local school, chruches and various community services.

Private Therapy Services is an official clinical site for Interns: Private Therapy Services hosts physical therapy interns from MUSC and University of St. Augustine who are in their final stages of their physical therapy doctorate degree. As a teaching facility we maintain up to date on the lastest treatments and technology.