Posts by Elizabeth Potts
Aquatic Therapy: A Path to Recovery from Surgery, Injury, and Chronic Pain
Meet Liz Potts, Aquatic Personal Trainer at New Milford Fitness & Aquatics ClubElizabeth Potts (you may also know her as Liz Dalton…she recently eloped in Ireland!) is alicensed Occupational Therapist with 5 years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapistand 15 years of aquatic experience (lifeguarding, Water Safety Instructor and Aqua Therapy). Asan Aquatic Personal Trainer…
Read MoreAquatic Therapy Helps Recovery from Injury and Surgery
Pools and lakes are most commonly used for beginner swimmers learning new skills andexperienced swimmers perfecting their strokes. However, it can be used for more therapeuticpurposes as well. The warmth of the water allows for stretching and loosening of the body inpreparation for exercise. Exercise, which in turn, allows for strengthening of muscles around adamaged,…
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