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Heated Therapeutic Hydrogen Peroxide Pool for Aquatic Therapy

 
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Cancer Rehab

Spectrum Rehab has teamed up with Dr. Carole Schneider to offer outpatient Cancer Rehab.

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Injury Prevention

Spectrum Rehab and Blindside Ski Shop present

a SKI INJURY PREVENTION seminar given

by Paul Rahill, M.D. of Front Range Orthopaedics.

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WBV

Spectrum is proud to offer cutting edge solutions.  We have purchased Whole Body Vibration Units

and have incorporated them into our therapy treatment.

More to follow....

 

Aquatic Therapy

The Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy Program at Spectrum Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is an invaluable treatment option incorporating the use of aquatic exercise principles and manual techniques designed to aid in the rehabilitation of various medical conditions.

 


Indication for Warm Water Therapy

Impaired circulation   

 Muscle imbalance
Abnormal muscle tone/spasm Decreased aerobic fitness
Pain  Weakened respiratory system
Limited ROM  Decreased ability to relax
Weakness Limited weight bearing
Decreased trunk stability Perceptual/spatial problems
Limited functional mobility Impaired sensation


Benefits of Aquatic Physical Therapy

  • Decreased Compressive Forces: The buoyancy of the water removes between 80-90% if our body weight in chest-deep water allowing much earlier weight-bearing in weak, painful or post surgical joints.
  • Decreased Pain: The warm water has a massaging effect on the body promoting muscle relaxation and reduction in pain sensitivity.
  • Significantly Speeds Healing: Early joint movement is possible in water which helps prevent joint stiffness, edema and muscle atrophy.
  • Improves Strength, Flexibility and Stability: With the constant resistance of the water, you can work in strengthening and mobility in addition to trunk stability.
  • Decreased Swelling: The hydrostatic pressure of the water is an ideal environment to address swelling and assists in venous pumping.

 

Who Are Good Pool Rehab Candidates?

 

Low Back Pain- acute or recurring MS, RSD and other neurological conditions
Pre/Post Surgical Acute/Chronic Injuries
Osteoporosis, OA, RA Pre/Post Natal
Obesity/Deconditioning Orthopedic Injuries

 

Contraindications to Pool Therapy

  • Patients with ANY bowel/bladder incontinence or UTI
  • Open wounds (that can not be covered by a waterproof barrier)

 

 

Techniques used in AquaTherapy
  • Watsu
  • Water Dance
  • Bad Ragaz
  • Ai Chi
  • Myofascial Techniques
  • PROM/AAROM
  • Water  Massage
  • Core Stabilization
  • Extremity PRE Programs

 OUR HYDROGEN PEROXIDE POOL:

Spectrum Rehabilitation and Wellness has the only heated hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)pools in Southern Colorado, including El Paso county. The benefits of a H2O2 pool  is that there is no chlorine or bromine involved so people with pulmonary (lung) problems or skin problems have no problems with this type of pool. H2O2 pools deal with bacteria more effectively than any other type of pool making it the cleanest and safest. There are no noxious aromas and you don't even have to shower upon getting out of our pools. 

Colorado Springs' Only Therapeutic Hydrogen Peroxide Heated Pool