Why Doctors Recommend Aquatic Therapy for Stroke Patients: A Recovery Guide
NeuroRehab Team
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. This devastating event affects almost 800,000 Americans each year and leads to various degrees of impairment that greatly affect their quality of life. Stroke ranks among the leading causes of long-term disability, and CDC reports show reduced mobility in over half of survivors aged 65 and older.
The Use of Aquatic Therapy as a Stroke Treatment
Dorothee Zuleger, MOT, OTR/L, DRS
Monday, January 28th, 2019
Aquatic TherapyNeuroplasticity
What is Aquatic Therapy?
Aquatic therapy is a type of therapy that takes place in a pool or other aquatic environment. It is a physical and medical rehabilitation specialty that requires the supervision of a trained professional.
