aquatic therapy - (906) 776-5548
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"My passion for aquatic therapy started early on in my career. I saw many patients who could not tolerate traditional land therapy make huge functional gains in the pool. It was amazing to have patients who struggled to move or exercise on land experience the freedom of movement in the water. My passion for aquatics grows throughout the years as I see more extensive research being conducted showing the positive results with use of this unique medium. I am continually learning and taking continuing education to keep up with the most up to date techniques."
Maureen Garvaglia, PTA, ATRIC Aquatic Services |
Dickinson Aquatic Therapy program is located at the Days Inn in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Come and see what this incredible program can do for you!
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Dickinson Aquatic Therapy
1721 S. Stephenson Ave Iron Mountain, MI 49801 Phone: (906) 776-5548 Fax: (906) 776-5478 |
Aquatic therapy is performed in the water, aiming to rehabilitate patients after injury, surgery or those with chronic conditions. It uses the resistance of water instead of weights while buoyancy takes excess pressure off joints and eases mobility.
Patients who have had difficulty with traditional land based therapy often show improvements with aquatic therapy. Often aquatic therapy allows the patient to progress to the point where they can transition back to and succeed with land based therapy again.
Patients who have had difficulty with traditional land based therapy often show improvements with aquatic therapy. Often aquatic therapy allows the patient to progress to the point where they can transition back to and succeed with land based therapy again.
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Why is water sometimes better for therapy?
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Aquatic therapy is ideal for the following conditions:
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Overall benefits:
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MAUREEN GARVAGLIA, PTA, atric
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“I have a personal passion for exercise and see the benefits in my own health and function in water and on land” “I enjoy seeing the progress I can make with my patients. We become friends and partners in achieving their personal goals. I have as much excitement as my patients when they are able to return to the activities that they love to do. I continue to expand my knowledge in Aquatic Therapy to offer the best and most up-to-date treatments for all of my patients. I also have over 15 years of experience in outpatient care working with a full spectrum of orthopedic and neurological conditions. I enjoy using all of the skills I have learned to get my patients back to the activities they love to do."
Professional Education
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ERIN MCINTYRE, PT, DPT
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“After living away from the Upper Peninsula for the last 9 years to study, do some world traveling, and expand my professional horizons, it’s so wonderful to be back home in the U.P. treating people from a community that I care so much about. I have a strong love of my work, and improving the lives of my patients is my top priority. Whether helping a patient get out of bed for the first time in the acute care setting, facilitating someone to reach their functional goals in the outpatient setting, or assisting someone in their home, I consider this to be an honor and a blessing. I am proud to be part of a great rehab team at DCHS.”
Professional Education
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Dickinson Aquatic Therapy
1721 S. Stephenson Ave Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Phone: (906) 776-5548 - Fax: (906) 776-5478
1721 S. Stephenson Ave Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Phone: (906) 776-5548 - Fax: (906) 776-5478
