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Sore Muscles? Eldersburg's Only Warm Water Therapy Pool is Open to the Public

Carroll Sports Rehab and Physical Therapy brings a different kind of therapy to Southern Carroll County.

Chronic pain? Need to lose weight? Looking to gain strength and stamina? One local physical therapist says to "jump" in the pool. 

Carroll Sports Rehab and Physical Therapy located inside the Merritt Athletic Club is home to Eldersburg's only warm water therapy pool, a unique tool useful in helping everything from getting in shape to recovering from surgery, physical therapists say. 

"Many people are unaware that the warm water therapeutic pool is available to members of the public for use during their physical therapy sessions," said Heidi Paulson, a physical therapist at Carroll Sports Rehab and Physical Therapy. 

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"Aquatic therapy is a great way to manage chronic pain, get started on a weight-loss program, and increase the overall strength and mobility of the entire body. It is great after surgery to help decrease swelling as well."

The pool temperature runs around 92 degrees, in order to provide warmth to muscles and increase blood flow throughout the body. 

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While the facility has been open for more than two years, Paulson says she thinks many local residents don't know it is there. 

"Being the only aquatic physical therapy facility in Eldersburg, I think this is a valuable asset to the community that many people are unaware of because we are housed in the athletic club," said Paulson. 

The benefits of warm aquatic water therapy are plenty. According to an article by Today in PT.com, beginning aquatic therapy six days after total knee arthroplasty can lead to improved results in patients. 

The hydrostatic force of water was beneficial in decreasing the pain and swelling post-knee replacement, according to the study. 

"Many patients who have failed land-based physical therapy in the past are surprised at how freely they can move and with fewer pain symptoms when they are in the water," Paulson said.

To get involved, call the Carroll Sports Rehab and Physical Therapy office at (410) 795-7878. The office will verify any insurance benefits and determine whether a physician's referral is needed to begin treatment.


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