What are the benefits of aquatic therapy & fitness?
Water has been utilized for centuries for its therapeutic benefits. Water provides buoyancy, for reduced stress to joints & to allow for more comfortable weight bearing. Water also provides resistance for strengthening of the muscles of the trunk (or “core”) & extremities. Exercise in water might also provide further cardiovascular benefits, as the hydrostatic pressures encountered in the aquatic exercise environment encourages fitness with reduced cardiovascular stress. What’s so special about the Westcoast Water Walker Underwater Treadmill? The Westcoast Water Walker Underwater Treadmill at Next Step was the first of its kind in North America. With a ramp, making entry easy & low stress for your pet, the glass-enclosed stainless steel tank allows you to frequently interact with your pet during exercise. Water Walking is a fantastic method of strengthening that resembles walking on land, but exaggerates motions for improved range of motion & flexibility & allows more normal walking pa
