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Aquatic Physical Therapy

Aquatic therapy uses the properties of water to provide a safe, therapeutic environment. Hydrostatic pressure, buoyancy and joint unloading allow you to safely increase range-of-motion, strength, flexibility and endurance. Aquatic therapy can effectively prepare you to preform land-based, functional activities.

Aquatic therapy can benefit patients with the following diagnoses:

  • Total knee replacement
  • Total hip replacement
  • ACL repair
  • Post-surgical shoulder
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic low back pain
  • Post-surgical lumbar
  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis
  • Lymphedema


This program is available by prescription only. All treatments are performed by licensed physical therapy professionals. This program is held at the Rex Wellness Center of Raleigh and Cary, For more information, please call Rex Outpatient Rehabilitation Services at (919) 784-4696.