Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are common among athletes and individuals who engage in high-impact activities. Arthroscopic surgery is often the preferred treatment option, offering a minimally invasive approach to repair or reconstruct the damaged ligament. At OrthoSport Hospital, our team of experts, led by Dr. Pranjal Pipara, a renowned orthopaedic surgeon, are dedicated to providing comprehensive care and rehabilitation services to help patients recover from ACL arthroscopic surgery.
WHAT IS AQUA THERAPY?
Aqua therapy also known as Aquatic Therapy or Hydrotherapy, is a form of physical therapy that takes place in water. It utilizes the buoyancy and resistance of water to provide a low-impact, yet effective, way to improve strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
BENEFITS OF AQUA THERAPY POST ACL ARTHROSCOPIC SURGERY:
- Reduced Pain & Inflammation: The buoyancy of water reduces the weight-bearing impact on the knee joint, allowing for a reduction in pain and inflammation.
- Improved Range of Motion: Aqua therapy helps to maintain and improve range of motion in the knee joint, which is essential for optimal recovery.
- Increased strength: The resistance of water provides an excellent way to strengthen the muscles surrounding the knee joint, including the quadriceps and hamstrings.
- Enhanced proprioception: Aqua therapy helps to improve proprioception (the ability to sense the position and movement of the body), which is essential for balance and stability.
- Low-impact: Aqua therapy is a low-impact activity, which reduces the risk of further injury or stress on the knee joint.
- Improved Circulation: The hydrostatic pressure of water helps to improve circulation, reducing swelling and promoting healing.
- Reduced Muscle Spasm: The warm water ad gentle movements of aqua therapy help to reduce muscle spasm and promote relaxation.
- Reduced recovery time: As a result of reduced weight bearing in water, it makes is easier and quicker to walk, run and do activity a lot faster than it take to do the same on floor. Recovery time is reduced to almost half as compared to floor physiotherapy. It become very convenient for athletes to get back in the game as soon as possible.
HOW TO INCORPORATE AQUA THERAPY INTO YOUR REHABILITATION PLAT AT ORTHOSPORT HOSPITAL:
- Consult with DR. Pranjal Pipara and Our team: Before starting aqua therapy, consult with Dr. Pipara and our team of physical therapists to ensure it is safe and suitable for your individual needs.
- Customized Aqua Therapy Programs: Our team will create a personalized aqua therapy program tailored to your specific needs and goals.
- State-of-the-Art facilities: Our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a heated swimming pool and advanced physical therapy equipment.
CONCLUSION:
Aqua therapy is a valuable adjunct to traditional rehabilitation methods after ACL arthroscopic surgery. At OrthoSport Hospital, our team, led by Dr. Pranjal Pipara, is committed to providing comprehensive care and rehabilitation services, including aqua therapy, to help patients achieve optimal recovery and return to their active lifestyle.
