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About diagnosis, treatment and recovery
When can aquatic rehabilitation begin after stroke?
Once your general condition is stable and your physician approves; aquatic rehabilitation can be started safely and early with reduced weight bearing.
How does aquatic therapy help restore movement in a paralyzed limb?
Water’s buoyancy reduces the limb’s weight, so movements that cannot be started on land are attempted early and re-educated.
Is warm water beneficial in patients with spasticity?
Warm thermomineral water regulates muscle tone and temporarily eases spasticity, facilitating movement.
Can patients with spinal cord injury receive aquatic rehabilitation?
Yes; supported aquatic rehabilitation offers a suitable environment for safe, assisted movement training after spinal cord injury.
How is the underwater treadmill used in patients who cannot walk?
Water level, speed and support are adjusted to offload body weight, so the gait pattern is restored step by step, safely.
Does aquatic therapy increase fatigue in multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s?
The program is personalized in a temperature-controlled environment; intensity and duration are adjusted to manage fatigue.
Is aquatic therapy safe for a patient with balance loss?
Water’s stabilizing environment reduces fall risk; balance and trunk control are trained without fear and safely.
How many sessions does a program take and how is progress measured?
Duration is personalized to your neurological picture; progress is assessed with periodic measurements and the program is updated.
Are there neurological conditions where aquatic rehabilitation is not advisable?
In some cases aquatic rehabilitation may not be suitable; eligibility is determined after neurology and PMR assessment.
How does the process work for patients coming from abroad?
With visa, transfer, accommodation and medical interpreter support; the process runs smoothly via file sharing, remote assessment and planning.