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The Mansfield Community Center in Mansfield, Conn., is offering residents a new ingredient to help mend their bodies--just add water.
Aqua therapy has become an increasing trend in the parks and recreation arena. As more people turn to aquatics to get fit, they also see the benefits for treating arthritis, chronic pain and poor circulation, and for help with recovery from accidents and injuries.
Aqua therapy has been a part of the center’s repertoire for the last three years. In order to offer quality classes without incurring additional costs, the center partnered with Select Medical--a local physical therapy office. This allows Select Medical to rent pool space to help rehabilitate clients; in exchange, Select Medical therapists conduct the classes for the center’s members.