Buoyancy

• Buoyancy is the weightlessness you experience while in the water. Because of water's buoyancy, it provides an ideal workout environment for people with physical disabilities or limitations. The water's buoyancy provides the chance to exercise your body without having to fully support your weight, which can be beneficial for people who suffer from reduced muscle functioning as a result of TBI.
  
  

Heat

• Aquatic therapy is usually performed in a heated pool. The heat from the water works to relieve muscle aches and pains and loosen up the body for an easier workout. It also provides a greater range of motion for the joints.
  
  

Pressure and Resistance

• The pressure of the water on your body helps improve blood circulation and reduce muscle swelling. This makes exercise easier to perform. In the water, resistance can occur on all sides, not just from gravity as it does on land. This means you can work out all muscles in all directions. The pressure and resistance provided by the water in aquatic therapy can give a person with TBI the chance to improve strength and range of motion.