Reduce Pain. Restore Movement. Get Back to What You Love.
Muscle pain, tightness, and movement restrictions can make it difficult to work, exercise, play sports, or simply feel like yourself.
At Lonestar Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, dry needling is one tool our Doctors of Physical Therapy may use as part of an individualized treatment plan. By targeting muscles and other soft tissues contributing to your symptoms, dry needling can help reduce pain and improve movement so you can get back to doing what matters most.
Common Questions About Aquatic & Underwater Treadmill Training
What Is Aquatic Therapy?
Aquatic therapy is physical therapy performed in water. The buoyancy of water reduces the amount of body weight placed through your joints, making it possible to work on movement, walking, strength, and conditioning with less impact.
Our aquatic program will incorporate an underwater treadmill to allow controlled walking and exercise as part of an individualized rehabilitation plan.
Why Use an Underwater Treadmill?
An underwater treadmill combines the natural support of water with the familiar movement of walking. By reducing weight bearing, patients can work on gait, mobility, strength, and endurance while placing less stress on painful or recovering joints.
As you progress, treatment can be adjusted to provide an appropriate challenge for each stage of recovery.
Who Can Benefit From Aquatic Therapy?
Aquatic therapy may be beneficial for patients recovering from surgery or injury, people with arthritis or joint pain, individuals having difficulty with full weight bearing exercise, and patients working to improve walking, strength, or conditioning.
Your Doctor of Physical Therapy will determine whether aquatic therapy is appropriate for your condition and goals.
Do I Need to Know How to Swim?
No. Underwater treadmill therapy does not require swimming. Treatment takes place in a controlled environment designed for therapeutic exercise and walking.
Your provider will guide your treatment and determine the appropriate water depth and exercises for your needs.
Meet Your Board-Certified & Fellowship-Trained Experts
Our highly trained Doctors of Physical Therapy bring an advanced understanding of human movement, anatomy, and recovery to every laser wellness session.
Using evidence-informed protocols and advanced Class IV laser technology, we provide safe, targeted treatments designed to support recovery, reduce discomfort, and help you feel and perform your best.
Who May Benefit From Aquatic Therapy?
- Joint Replacement Recovery
- Hip & Knee Pain
- Arthritis & Joint Pain
- Lower Extremity Injuries
- Post Surgical Rehabilitation
- Walking & Gait Limitations
- Sports Injuries
- Muscle Weakness
- Deconditioning
Why Underwater Treadmill Therapy in Tyler, TX?
The buoyancy of water reduces weight bearing and stress on your joints, allowing you to move and exercise in a more supportive environment.
Water depth and exercise difficulty can be adjusted as you improve, helping bridge the gap between early rehabilitation and full land based activity.
The underwater treadmill provides a controlled environment for walking, gait training, strengthening, and cardiovascular conditioning.