Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, a South Shore practice specializing in unique programs that provide comprehensive treatment in orthopedic, spine and sports medicine specialties, is expanding their Aquatic Therapy Program to include the Weymouth Club in Weymouth MA. Peak also offers the Aquatic Therapy at Healthtrax Health Club in Hanover and the Scituate Health and Racquet Club in Scituate MA.

The Aquatic Therapy is delivered by specially trained physical therapists in a pool setting. It can also be used in cases where individuals are in a great deal of pain and are not able to put full weight on limbs. The buoyancy of the water can reduce weight-bearing on the body by as much as 80%. It also has a positive impact on motion and flexibility, reduces pressure to joints, and can increase the blood flow to injured areas. Aquatic Therapy is a great way to gain motion, and in some cases, can help prepare a patient for land based therapy.

Common conditions appropriate for the pool include: Post-operation rehab of total joint replacements, Post-operative fractures, Arthritis of any joint, Sports re-training, Severe back pain, Post-op ligament surgeries (ACL, rotator cuff repairs), Balance disorders, Neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, and strokes and Parkinson’s disease.

“The beautiful pool at the Weymouth Club allows us to offer Aquatic Therapy to a greater number of our patients,” said Eric Edelman, PT, owner of Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Performance. “Aquatic Therapy is a powerful tool in our treatment protocol and we are pleased to expand it here on the South Shore.”

About Peak Physical Therapy and Sports Performance

Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Performance has eight clinics in Norwell, Scituate, Quincy, and Hanover, including two pelvic health centers. Two additional clinics opened in Pembroke and Braintree in 2020 offering specialized programs tailored to their patients’ needs. Their services include spinal and sports injury programs, and have also developed specialized programs that address post-surgical rehabilitation, vestibular disorders, fall prevention, post-concussion syndrome, pediatrics, TMJ disorders, women’s health issues, men’s health issues, aquatic therapy and more. These specialized programs combined with their state-of-the-art facilities allow them to meet the unique needs of their patients and achieve the fastest results. For additional information, please call 781-347-4686 or visit www.peaktherapy.com