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What is the underwater treadmill and how does it differ from a regular treadmill?
It is a treadmill that operates inside water; the water level reduces weight-bearing, so gait is trained with lower joint load and less pain.
How is body weight reduced with water?
As the water level rises, buoyancy increases and the load carried by your body weight decreases; the level is adjusted to your goal.
I cannot swim; is this therapy suitable for me?
Yes; you work upright and under control on the treadmill, swimming is not required, and fall risk is reduced with safety equipment.
How long is a session and how many sessions are needed?
Duration and number of sessions are personal; they are planned according to your diagnosis and functional goals and clarified at assessment.
When can treadmill therapy begin after surgery?
The start time depends on your condition and your physician’s approval; because water reduces load, it can begin early in patients who cannot bear full weight on land.
How does it improve the gait pattern in neurological patients?
With water support, balance and coordination are maintained while a symmetric, correct gait pattern is safely retrained.
When is the transition to walking on land made?
Load is increased gradually; as gait and function goals are reached, the transition to walking on land is planned and followed up.
How does the process work for patients coming from abroad?
You share your file; a free assessment, a transparent quote and support with visa, transfer, accommodation and a medical interpreter are provided.