Aquatic Therapy & Your Surgical Weight

LossOzark Physical Therapy

2705 Westwood Blvd.

Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

(573)778-9348

Phase 1: Pre-surgical Weight Loss

Low impact exercise can expedite your weight loss process to attain faster results and quicker surgical turn around

Aquatic therapy achieves threshold-intensity training while lowering stress on joints caused by land training

Aquatic therapy assists in relieving joint pain

Aquatic therapy can assist in strength building

Increase tolerance for activity

Easier gains in range of motion with less pain

Phase 2: Post surgical

Surgical pain relief

Increase strength

Increase mobility faster

Supervised physical rehabilitation

Non-surgical candidates

In the rare cases of not qualifying for bariatric surgery Ozark Therapy and Fitness can assist in the following:

Pain Relief

Joint Pain

Conservative strength training

Weight loss

Personal Training

How do I get started?

1. See your doctor

2. Ask him/her about Aquatic Therapy

3. Obtain a script and call 778-9348 for an appointment

Success Rates of Aquatic Therapy

Weightloss: 99%

Chronic Pain 92%

Back Pain 94%

Fibromyalgia 92%

Source: Daily Strength.org

Benefits of Aquatic Therapy:

Reduced soreness

Reduced body fat

Reducted inflammation

Faster Recovery from surgery or injury

Increased flexibility

Better range of motion

Improved Cardiovascular stamina

Reduced symptoms of fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and other chronic conditions

Questions?

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