By Marley Cunningham
Water is a magical thing. It makes up more than half of the human body, covers over 70 per cent of the entire world, and is essential to all living things. Since the beginning of time, people have been drawn to water and its natural healing abilities—and for good reason. This instinctual draw to water has evolved from ancient Grecian bath houses to the modernized and science driven aquatic therapy that is seen today. What was once thought to be reserved for only the most privileged and wealthy, can now be found in millions of backyards throughout North America. Pools are a place where communities come together, where athletes can crank up resistance, and where physical therapy allows patients to move in ways never previously thought possible.
Society today is in a place of increased health awareness, perpetually seeking more unique and effective ways to improve quality of life. While aquatic therapy has indeed been around for a long time, it has only recently been recognized as one of the most effective forms of physical therapy—especially for people with limited mobility and neurological diseases.
Mike Tran, a physical therapist at the Community Medical Center in Missoula, Montana, says sometimes, it is the only option. He also emphasizes the importance of the equipment that makes aquatic therapy possible.
“We get a lot of patients where the pool is really the only safe, non-weight bearing environment for them, and we use it every day. The pool adds such a soothing and therapeutic environment to aid in recovery, and there are so many patients that would not be able to utilize the pool at all without a pool lift. The lift becomes not a convenience, but a necessity. It is invaluable.”
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