How does the WaterWell’s unique in-home aquatic therapy benefit an athlete dealing with overuse injuries?
Ideal for aquatic exercise and therapy, the WaterWell provides chest-deep, warm water therapy that is perfect for relieving pain and stiffness caused by overuse. The natural buoyancy of water supports the body – a factor that not only helps prevent further injury but helps ease mobility and begins to facilitate recovery. In a WaterWell, the combination of heat, water, and motion provides an ideal setting not only for rest but for the rehabilitation of overused muscles or injuries while continuing to exercise. Many athletes use aquatic therapy to prevent sports injuries, too. Some people prefer to supplement their land-based exercises with workouts in a WaterWell because exercising in water reduces the stress on joints and muscles that occurs during land-based workouts. In addition to promoting recovery from overuse injuries, the Water Well hydrotherapy jets work to help decrease lactic acid build-up in overworked muscles. The overall relaxing and therapeutic effect of water also helps
