Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month: Moving Toward Better Health
October is National Physical Therapy Month, a perfect time to celebrate the skilled therapists who help patients regain mobility, independence, and confidence. At North Central Health Care, our physical therapy team offers a full range of services, from warm water aquatic therapy to land-based rehabilitation, to meet the unique needs of every patient.
Whether recovering from an injury, managing chronic conditions, or working to maintain wellness, physical therapy plays a key role in improving quality of life.
Warm Water Aquatic Therapy: Gentle, Effective, and Healing
Our Warm Water Aquatic Therapy Center in Wausau provides a low-impact environment that allows patients to exercise safely and comfortably. The warm, buoyant water reduces stress on joints and muscles while providing resistance for strengthening.
Benefits include:
Pain relief: Water’s natural buoyancy eases pressure on joints, making it ideal for arthritis or post-surgical recovery.
Improved mobility: Gentle resistance helps patients regain strength, flexibility, and balance.
Mental wellness: The soothing environment reduces stress and supports overall well-being.
Safe exercise: Aquatic therapy allows patients to perform exercises that might be too challenging on land, supporting gradual recovery.
Our therapists design personalized programs to help patients achieve their goals, whether it’s returning to daily activities, improving endurance, or preventing future injury.
Learn more: Warm Water Aquatic Therapy Center
Land-Based Physical Therapy: Building Strength and Independence
In addition to aquatic therapy, our land-based PT services provide hands-on care, strength training, and functional movement exercises tailored to each individual. A unique on site benefit of Mount View Care Center.
Common goals include:
Recovering from surgery or injury
Managing chronic pain or conditions
Improving balance and preventing falls
Enhancing flexibility and coordination
By combining clinical expertise with patient-centered care, our therapists help individuals regain independence and participate fully in life whether at home, work, or in the community.
Why Physical Therapy Matters Year-Round
Physical therapy is more than just exercise, it’s an investment in long-term health. Regular PT can:
Reduce pain and prevent injury
Support recovery from surgeries or hospital stays
Improve mental health by fostering confidence and independence
Encourage active lifestyles, even as seasons change
At NCHC, we take a holistic approach, supporting both the body and mind of every patient through personalized care plans that include education, exercises, and follow-up.
Celebrating Our Physical Therapy Team
National Physical Therapy Month is also about recognizing the dedication and skill of our therapists. Each member of the NCHC PT team brings expertise, compassion, and creativity to help patients move forward, whether in our warm water pool or in our land-based therapy gyms.
Their commitment ensures that everyone we serve, from older adults in skilled nursing to patients in our hospitals and community programs, receives the best care possible.
Take the Next Step Toward Better Health
This National Physical Therapy Month, consider how physical therapy can help you or a loved one improve strength, flexibility, and overall wellness.
Call or visit us to schedule a consultation:
Let NCHC help you move toward better health — one step, one stretch, and one splash at a time.