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About diagnosis, treatment and recovery
When can aquatic rehabilitation begin after a sports injury?
In many cases the water environment, thanks to buoyancy, allows earlier loading than on land; the starting time is determined by your injury and physician assessment.
How does the underwater treadmill speed up the return to running?
By adjusting water level and speed, body weight is reduced; the walking and running pattern is restored gradually with low impact.
Does aquatic rehabilitation reduce the risk of re-injury?
A controlled environment and balanced strengthening help lower the risk of re-injury during the return process.
Is an in-water protocol applied after ligament (e.g. ACL) surgery?
Yes; early, pain-free and controlled in-water protocols can be applied after ligament, meniscus and joint surgery.
Does aquatic rehabilitation replace land-based rehabilitation?
Aquatic rehabilitation complements land-based rehabilitation; the program begins in water and progresses with a gradual transition to land and sport.
How is the decision for a safe return to performance made?
The decision is made based on load progression measurements, team evaluation and progress in sport-specific work.
How many sessions does a program take and how is progress measured?
The number of sessions is personalized to the injury and return goal; progress is tracked with load progression and functional measurements.
Is aquatic rehabilitation suitable for overuse injuries?
Yes; the low-impact water environment is suitable for controlled loading in overuse and repetitive strain injuries.
Are there situations where aquatic rehabilitation is not advisable?
It may not be suitable in certain medical conditions; eligibility is determined individually after physician assessment.
How does the process work for athletes coming from abroad?
Within international patient support, the process is supported end to end with visa, transfer, accommodation and a medical interpreter.