Aquatic Therapy

Our state-of-the-art 100,000-gallon heated saltwater therapy pool offers a unique and highly effective environment for aquatic therapy, also known as aqua physical therapy or water therapy. Whether you're recovering from a sports injury, auto accident, work-related injury, or managing a chronic condition, our aquatic therapy program in Waipahu helps you recover faster with less pain and greater comfort.

Why Choose Aquatic Physical Therapy?

Aquatic therapy is a powerful alternative or complement to land-based physical therapy. The natural properties of warm saltwater create an ideal therapeutic environment that enhances healing while reducing the impact of gravity on your joints.

Benefits of Aquatic Therapy in our Heated Saltwater Pool:

• Low Chlorine, Skin-Friendly: Our salt system requires less chlorine than traditional pools—gentler on your skin, eyes, and hair.
• Increased Buoyancy: The saltwater enhances buoyancy, providing support and stability during treatment.
• Pain-Free Movement: Water reduces the effects of body weight, making exercises more comfortable, especially for painful joints.
• Heated for Healing: Our pool is solar-heated, which improves circulation and relaxation during therapy.

What Makes Our Aqua Therapy Program Effective?

Our program was created based on the needs of referring physicians and patients looking for a safer, more supportive path to rehabilitation. Aquatic therapy combines stretching, strengthening, and conditioning to provide a holistic healing approach.

Types of Aqua therapy Exercises:

Range of Motion Exercises

Improve flexibility, reduce stiffness, and restore normal joint mobility.

Strengthening Exercises

Use water resistance to rebuild muscle strength and prevent joint instability.

Endurance & Conditioning

Water walking and other aerobic exercises enhance cardiovascular health and stamina.

Neuromuscular Re-education

Improve balance, coordination, and posture while reducing muscle spasticity.

Physical and Psychological Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

Physiological Benefits

• Reduced joint pain and muscle spasms
• Enhanced circulation and reduced swelling
• Improved joint support and muscle activation
• Faster tissue healing and scar prevention

Emotional and Mental Wellness

Aquatic therapy isn't just about physical recovery. Patients often find comfort and emotional relief in the water, reporting reduced anxiety, depression, and a greater sense of wellbeing during recovery.

Conditions That Benefit from Aquatic Therapy

Our aquatic therapy program is suitable for a wide variety of injuries and chronic conditions, including:

• Arthritis (Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid)
• Chronic pain and fibromyalgia
• Low back pain and muscle spasms
• Knee and hip injuries
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Ankle sprains and sports injuries
• Neurological conditions
• And many more…

We believe in making recovery a rewarding and uplifting experience. Our aquatic therapy program offers a unique way to achieve better health outcomes—gently, safely, and effectively.