AQUATIC THERAPY
We are excited to now offer Aquatic Therapy at our Wexford location. Our private therapy pool
was specifically designed to provide patients with a low-impact environment to improve
mobility, strength, balance, recovery, and return to activity.
Aquatic therapy can be beneficial for individuals with orthopedic injuries, chronic pain, post-
surgical conditions, neurological diagnoses, balance impairments, and athletes returning to sport
or running.
Using the natural properties of water, aquatic therapy helps decrease stress on joints while
improving movement, strength, endurance, and overall function in a more comfortable
environment.
Features of the Pool
- Private therapy pool
- Two speed-controlled endless swim lanes
- Underwater treadmill
- Temperature-controlled water
- Private changing bathrooms with showers
- One-on-one individualized treatment sessions
Conditions/Populations That May Benefit
Conditions/Populations That May Benefit
Conditions/Populations That May Benefit
- Arthritis
- Chronic pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoporosis
- Stress fractures
- Tendinopathies
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Balance and gait impairments
- Neurological conditions
- Pregnancy-related pain and mobility limitations
- Hypermobility
- Return-to-run and return-to-sport athletes
Underwater Treadmill
Conditions/Populations That May Benefit
Conditions/Populations That May Benefit
The underwater treadmill allows patients to walk, jog, and run in a reduced-impact environment
while still maintaining more natural movement patterns. This can be especially helpful for
return-to-run athletes, post-operative patients, pregnant individuals, and patients progressing
back to weight-bearing activity.
MEET BRIAN
Brian Stroia, PTA
Brian is a Physical Therapist Assistant with over 13 years of experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine and aquatic therapy. He has extensive experience working with post-operative orthopedic patients and is passionate about return-to-sport rehabilitation. Outside of the clinic, Brian has a long history of coaching youth at
Brian is a Physical Therapist Assistant with over 13 years of experience in orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine and aquatic therapy. He has extensive experience working with post-operative orthopedic patients and is passionate about return-to-sport rehabilitation. Outside of the clinic, Brian has a long history of coaching youth athletics. Holding a USA Soccer National Coaching License, Brian has head coached competitive soccer for both Seneca Valley and Century United Soccer Club. He currently serves as an assistant coach for North Pittsburgh Wildcats Hockey and enjoys helping young athletes develop both on and off the ice.
Credentials Include:
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- CPR/AED Certified
- USA Soccer National License
- USA Hockey Coach Level 2
Brian earned his Associate Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Butler County Community College in 2013. Prior to graduation, he worked as a rehabilitation technician before transitioning into a full-time PTA role. Since then, he has dedicated his career to helping patients recover from injury, restore function, and return to the activities, sports, and lifestyles they enjoy.
Getting Started
Patients interested in aquatic therapy will first complete a land-based evaluation with one of our
physical therapists to determine if aquatic therapy is the best fit for their needs and goals.
To Schedule an Evaluation:
724-719-2900
Insurance
We are in-network with most major insurance providers including:
Aetna, Cigna, Highmark, Tricare, Medicare, and most UPMC plans.
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Now Offering Aquatic Therapy at Our Wexford Location
State-of-the-art private therapy pool featuring underwater treadmill therapy and endless swim
lanes.
Now scheduling evaluations.