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Aquatic Therapy

Using Aquatic Therapy to Walk Again

Peak Performance’s Aquatic Therapy Program is suitable for everyone, even those struggling to walk. William, a patient in our New Hyde Park Office, was struggling with walking and standing- then he was recommended to try out Aquatic Therapy. He experienced positive changes and progress, he had nothing but great things to say about his recovery and his Physical Therapy team! Read about William’s experience below:

“The level of team work and cooperation is really helpful to the patient. If my therapist is busy and I finish an exercise another staff member will set me up on the next machine without being asked. I’m a retired hospital administrator and I know what indicates a well run unit . The skill and attitude of the staff is exceptional. They are very careful about patient care and hygiene. Equipment is always cleaned after use and put away, hands are washed ,tables disinfected etc.. Along with this the cheerful attitude is infectious. The feeling of positive expectation gives a sense of optimism and hope . I noticed it especially when I first came in and couldn’t walk. I work with Zach and Carlo primarily but have been helped by everybody on the team. I find the front desk and billing dept. easy to work with and pleasant. Carlo makes the aquatic therapy a lot of fun. If you served Margaritas at the pool it would be ideal. I’ve made faster progress than I expected and feel very hopeful about complete recovery.”

Aquatic Therapy for Arthritis Relief

Individuals Suffering from osteoarthritis, arthritis of the bone, are seeking pain relief mostly felt in the hips, back and knees. However, individuals diagnosed with osteoarthritis are faced with the challenge of how to properly exercise while avoiding pain.

Aquatic Therapy can be extremely beneficial for people suffering from osteoarthritis, when performed in a professional therapeutic facility. One of the many benefits of Aquatic Therapy is that the buoyancy of the water counteracts gravity, decreasing the weight placed on joints.

Pool therapy educates patients on new ways of moving to deal with the effects of osteoarthritis. Exercising in the pool is aimed to get patients active, boost confidence and minimize pain.

Check out the full article here : https://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/pool-therapy-relieve-osteoarthritis-pain

 

Recovering From a Total Hip Replacement With Aquatic Therapy

After Nick L. underwent total hip replacement surgery, everything from climbing stairs to walking down the street was a painful struggle. Throughout his time at physical therapy, he started to regain strength and mobility from specific exercises and aquatic therapy.

“I had total right hip replacement on 12/21/18 . I found Chris at Peak Performance in New Hyde Park and couldn’t believe how fast I started to regain my range of motion and strength in my hip and legs. I met Chris for the first time in early January, not being able to navigate stairs without going one step at a time, and was experiencing pain in my right leg when I walked too far. Now, I am practically running up stairs and walking every time I have the opportunity to do so. Once something gets easy for me, Chris changes it up. It is never the same old thing, I am always doing new, more challenging exercised to get all my muscles that have been dormant for months all firing up again. Now, we’re also working in the pool with Aquatic therapy techniques.

Chris is also part of a top notch and extremely knowledgeable team. Every time I’m at a physical therapy session, there are at least 6 staff members at every turn I take, all of them willing to help me. Thanks to my Physical Therapist, Chris, and everyone at Peak Performance- I finally have my quality of life back! “

Aquatic Therapy for Total Joint Replacement: It Works!

Our HydroWorx pools and team of specialized Physical Therapists are changing the lives of our patients.

Meet Uchena, he uses aquatic therapy to treat his Multiple Sclerosis and simultaneously recover from a double hip replacement.

Without the pool, Uchena’s recovery would have been much slower and more painful.

Learn more about aquatic therapy for total joint replacements here: www.peakptfit.com/total-joint-replacement

Impact Magazine Highlights Healing at Peak Performance

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At Peak Performance Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to not only healing our patients, but also to educating them on how physical therapy works to benefit their bodies in the long run. Amidst the fast pace of today’s world, Peak Performance believes that its crucial to stop and take time to get patients involved, engaged and excited about the process. PPS Impact, a magazine devoted to private practice physical therapy, featured an article by Peak Performance Owner, Joseph Sullivan, PT, OCS, CSCS and Physical Therapy Assistant, Olmer Cruz that highlights this very philosophy; delving into deeper detail on ways in which the Peak Performance style of caring is achieved. Click on the link people to find out how we get patients to their Peak.

http://www.ppsimpact.org/the-importance-of-patient-engagement-for-private-practice/