Arnot Health offers the only therapeutic pools for aquatic therapy in the Southern Tier. Our trained staff work with you to use water depth, water-resistance, body positioning, and a total range of motion to reduce impact and ease movement.
Our heated aquatic therapy pools maintain a temperature of 88-92 degrees and feature jets for resistance or massage. The pool at IVY II in Elmira is 20 by 25 feet with multiple depths and a hydraulic chairlift. The Horseheads pool is 8 by 18 feet and ranges from 3 to 5 feet deep.
Your therapist or doctor may recommend aquatic therapy after an injury or surgery. Exercises use the natural resistance of water plus buoys, fins, or current to allow earlier weight bearing after surgery and more freedom of movement. Aquatic therapy is ideal for building muscle mass without damaging the joints. It is used to:
To learn more about our aquatic therapy services or schedule an appointment, call Centralized Scheduling at 607-737-7804 (option 1).