At Chesapeake Physical and Aquatic Therapy, we specialize in a number of therapeutic techniques to help improve the physical health and well being of our patients. Click on the links below to learn more about how we can help you.
Manual Therapy
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Manual techniques can provide significant progress to your recovery. Common techniques used in therapy at CPAT include procedures such as: Soft Tissue Mobilization, Myofascial Release, Strain-Counter Strain, Positional Release Techniques, Muscle Energy Techniques, Joint Mobilization, and Hands-on Aquatic Therapy. Depending on your needs, a combined aquatic and land program may be prescribed. Manual therapy is often incorporated into both programs.
Land Therapy
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Land therapy includes therapeutic activities, progressive resistance exercises, dynamic stabilization training, neuromuscular re-education, sport-specific training, muscle balance and postural work, and cardiovascular training. At CPAT, we use a combination of each of these methods based on our patient’s needs.
Utilizing fitness equipment and the most up-to-date physical therapy equipment, we guarantee that your comprehensive rehabilitation needs will be met and you will be returned to your active lifestyle as quickly as possible.
Aquatic Therapy
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Aquatic therapy, used at very few clinics in the area, is an excellent method for initiating the rehabilitation process much more quickly following injury or surgery. The ability to initiate early intervention results in more rapid recovery.
The aquatic environment allows for decreased weight bearing on joints and decreased swelling (edema). This form of therapy is an excellent tool for strengthening the respiratory muscles and for improving motion, flexibility, and strength of the treated areas. Each of CPAT’s locations is equipped with aquatic facilities with therapists who are experienced in aquatic therapy.
Orthotic Fabrication
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Wii Habilitation
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At Chesapeake Physical & Aquatic Therapy we offer the Nintendo Wii as a fun and interactive part of our patient’s rehabilitation process. The Wii offers a virtual reality experience based on the patients movements of a wand to help increase range of motion, strength, balance and coordination. This makes physical therapy more enjoyable for all ages. In addition, in the elderly population it has been shown to increase confidence and self esteem.
CPAT also has Wii Fit, a bio-feedback balance board, which takes this excitement to the next level. Our therapists work with patients to develop training programs to improve their strength, core stabilization, and cardiovascular condition.
This exciting tool at Chesapeake Physical & Aquatic Therapy will add fun to the therapy process while the patient returns to full function.
