A vision in progress
Aqua Therapy Centre, Pune
Care that meets patients where they are — physically and functionally. A dedicated space for water-based rehabilitation, coming to Pune.
Why water works
Movement, made gentler
Aquatic rehabilitation provides a low-impact, buoyancy-supported environment. The water carries part of your weight, easing load on joints and giving you room to move with confidence.
For many patients, that means starting therapeutic movement earlier, with less pain and less fear of falling — a meaningful head start on recovery.
Who it helps
Especially valuable for
Neuro-rehabilitation
Stroke, spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions benefit from buoyancy-supported, low-impact movement.
Post-surgical recovery
Water-based early mobilisation for patients with limited weight-bearing capacity after surgery.
Restricted mobility
Buoyancy lets patients with severe mobility restrictions engage with therapeutic movement sooner.
Safer for older adults
Reduced fall risk compared with land-based exercise, with the water gently supporting every movement.
“This reflects my broader vision: care that meets patients where they are.”— Dr. Richa Shah
Good to know
About aqua therapy
What is aqua therapy (hydrotherapy)?
Aqua therapy, or hydrotherapy, is physiotherapy carried out in warm water. Buoyancy supports your body weight, reducing load on joints and allowing movement that may be difficult or painful on land — making it valuable for neurological and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Who benefits most from water-based rehabilitation?
Aquatic therapy is especially helpful for people recovering from stroke or spinal cord injury, those with limited weight-bearing capacity after surgery, patients with significant mobility restrictions, and older adults for whom land-based exercise carries a higher fall risk.
Do I need to know how to swim?
No. Aquatic rehabilitation takes place in shallow, supervised water and focuses on guided therapeutic movement, not swimming. Safety and individual support are central to every session.
Is the Aqua Therapy Centre open yet?
The dedicated Aqua Therapy Centre in Pune is a planned next step for the practice. You're welcome to register your interest now, and we'll keep you updated as it develops.
Be first to know
Register your interest in the upcoming Aqua Therapy Centre and we'll keep you updated as it takes shape.