If you—or someone you love—are living with Parkinson’s, simple movements like walking or reaching can start to feel challenging. But what if you could swap shaky ground for… a pool?

At Ability Fix, we think water is kind of magical. And science backs us up: aquatherapy (a.k.a. aquatic therapy or hydrotherapy) uses the unique powers of water—buoyancy, resistance and warmth—to support people with Parkinson’s.

 Here’s why you might want to dip a toe in:

Why Water Works Wonders

• Less Gravity, More Freedom: Water’s buoyancy lifts you up, taking pressure off sore joints and muscles. It also supports you in all three dimensions. Suddenly movements feel easier, safer, and way less painful.
• Soothing Warmth: Warm water helps relax tense muscles and can even calm those annoying tremors that show up uninvited.
• Confidence-Boosting: In the pool, you can practice steps and stretches without fear of falling. Balance improves, self-esteem gets a lift, and even the risk of injury drops.
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• Better Mobility: Water lets you move in bigger, more fluid ways. That means regaining strength, flexibility, and freedom for those everyday activities on dry land.
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• Proven Results: Doctors and therapists recommend aquatherapy for managing symptoms, improving balance, and helping folks enjoy a better quality of life. 
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The Science Says… Jump In!

Research shows that aquatherapy can improve balance, strength, and motor skills for people with Parkinson’s as well as (or sometimes even better than) land-based exercises. Many of our pool-goers say they feel lighter, more in control, and less anxious in the water—which helps them stick with exercise and keep on moving.

How to get started with Ability Fix:

Download the app from the Play Store on Android or the App Store on iOS.

Take our ability level assessment on the Ability Fix app—we’ll help match you with the right aquatic exercises for your needs and goals.

Try Ability Level 1 or 2 movements: Our coaches have developed exercises that can guide you through safe stretches, balance drills, and strength moves designed especially for Parkinson’s.

Stay safe & supported: You may want to check in with your healthcare provider before you start something new. And remember, our community is here to cheer you on, every splash of the way!

Dive into aquatherapy. Move better, feel stronger, and rediscover the joy of movement—one splash at a time!