Underwater Treadmill (UWT)

Walking in our underwater treadmill is fun, safe and easy.

• Walking in an underwater treadmill allows active muscle contraction with minimal weight bearing on joints and bones.
• 62 – 65% of body weight is supported depending on water height allowing patients easing strain on joints.
• Patients that have weak muscle groups or decrease weight bearing are able to ambulate better.
• Moving through the water creates more turbulence which creates greater resistance to movement. The increased resistance encourages an increase in active range of motion.
• Cardiac and peripheral muscle may be strengthened.

Easy To Stand

Standing in our underwater treadmill is even easier and also therapeutic.

• Hydrostatic Pressure exerted by water helps joints increase their lubrication and helps with circulatory or edema problems.
• Our 4 jets not only increase resistance when the treadmill is running, but also provide a whirlpool like massage post workout to help ease tired muscles.