State-of-the-Art Therapy Aquatic therapy at Capital Region
Healthplex West is one of a kind in Central Missouri. The professional staff
uses the pool for patients who need to increase range of motion strength, balance
and gait training. Aquatic therapy allow for individuals with weight-bearing
restrictions to start a rehabilitation program sooner. This is the same therapy
pool used for rehabilitation and fitness purposes by the Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia
Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals.
Professional
Staff:
Athletic Trainers
Exercise Physiologists
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
The Pool:
Patients can either walk or be wheeled onto the floor of the
HydroWorx 2000® pool and lowered to any water depth for therapy treatments.
The pool features:
Variable water depth up to six feet
Accommodates up to four people
Variable-speed treadmill floor
Variable water temperature
Massage hose for deep tissue stimulation
Resistance jets
Underwater cameras and viewing monitors
Common Conditions
Treated:
Sports Injuries
Joint Replacement
Pediatric Therapy
Musculoskeletal Problems
Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Neurological Problems
Contact:
For more information about aquatic therapy at Capital
Region Healthplex West, or to schedule an appointment, please call (573) 638-3400
or e-mail Debbie Gullic at dgullic@mail.crmc.org.
Patients must be referred by a physician.