MAINE STRONG BALANCE CENTERS
for Neurorehabilitation, Dizziness, and Mobility
A Natural Medium for Exercise
AQUATIC PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES
THE BASICS
Aquatic exercise is a low impact activity. It takes the pressure off of your joints and muscles. Water offers natural resistance which helps with strengthening. As a result, it's an excellent medium for treatment of arthritis, weakness, and neurologic rehabilitation.
THE ADVANTAGES
Improves function and mobility of joints
Pain Management
Improves Muscle Strength, Power & Endurance
Improves Heart & Lung Health
Improves Balance, Coordination & Agility
Helps to Decrease Stress and Improve Overall Sense of Wellbeing
THE DETAILS
The Maine Strong Balance Center provides Aquatic Physical Therapy in our own 16' x 20' pool at our clinic in Scarborough. The pool is handicap accessible with a hoyer lift. The pool also has stairs, with a railing, that lead into the shallow end and the pool gradually deepens to 6.5 feet. There are multiple windows in the pool room to allow for natural light as well as surround speakers. We have a comfortable room to change in as well as towels and a shower for patient use.