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ASK THE EXPERT
Brian Hoener, DPT

together and lay out a plan on how
we are going to achieve them. From
there, a home exercise program will be
implemented and amount of clinic time
determined each week. Your physician
also will receive progress reports.

Q

THE POWER OF THE POOL
Physical therapist Brian Hoener discusses the benefits
of aqua therapy

Q

What is aqua therapy?
Aqua therapy is physical therapy
that takes place in a pool or
other aquatic environment under the
supervision of a trained healthcare professional. Aqua therapy is also known
as water therapy, aquatic rehabilitation,
aquatic therapy, pool therapy, therapeutic aquatic exercise or hydrotherapy.
Aqua therapy is performing exercise in a
manner that unloads pressure from the
joints. It creates freedom of movement
while making use of the resistance of
the environment.

Q

How much discomfort will I
experience during therapy?
Any discomfort is generally
based on your diagnosis and what you

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need to do to get better. Working though
an injury or replacement surgery is not
always a comfortable experience, but
therapy's purpose is not to cause pain.
The exercise plan can be modified as necessary to reduce discomfort. By the end
of therapy, your pain should be relieved
and function increased.

Q

How involved will my
physician be in my physical
therapy process?
There will always be an open line of
communication between your doctor,
you and your therapist. Based on your
doctor's experience in treating your
condition, your doctor will dictate what
he or she would like to see happen
with your care. We will develop goals

How important is it for me
to perform my exercises outside of my clinic sessions?
Aqua therapy isn't just going to see
your therapist three times a week. Aqua
physical therapy is a total educational
process. We want to empower you to
take control of your therapy.

Q

What do you say to people
who are afraid of the water?
We are going to walk to the
water and look at the pool. We explain
what the process is, how deep it is and
the availability of flotation devices.
Your therapist will work with you
one-on-one. ■

CALL

Ready to Dive In?
Licensed physical therapist Brian
Hoener provides physical therapy
services at the Valparaiso YMCA
as part of the Y's partnership
with St. Mary Medical Center.
To schedule an evaluation, call
219-286-3890.



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