Treatments |
Hydrotherapy |
Traditional Physical Therapy |
Differences |
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Setting |
In water (pool or therapeutic tank) |
On land (clinic, gym, or therapy room) |
Equipment |
Water jets, floats, underwater bars |
Weights, bands, machines, electrotherapy |
Best for |
Arthritis, chronic pain, limited mobility |
Injuries, surgeries, muscle or joint rehabilitation |
Impact level |
Low impact, gentle on joints |
Can involve more physical effort, depending on the case |
Therapist type |
Aquatic therapy specialist |
General physical therapist |
Similarities |
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Purpose |
Improve mobility, reduce pain, aid recovery |
Improve mobility, reduce pain, aid recovery |
Supervision |
Requires professional guidance |
Requires professional guidance |
Personalized |
Exercises adapted to patient needs |
Exercises adapted to patient needs |
Methods used |
Stretching, movement, pain relief techniques |
Stretching, movement, pain relief techniques |
Comparing two treatments ( Hydrotherapy and Traditional Physical Therapy)
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