Underwater Treadmill Therapy and Fitness Systems for Human Rehabilitation
Recovery Support
Hudson’s systems support low-impact rehabilitation by leveraging water’s buoyancy to reduce joint stress and allow earlier movement. Physical therapists use underwater treadmills to help patients recovering from orthopedic surgery, neurological events, and chronic conditions regain strength, mobility, and confidence in a controlled therapeutic environment.
Fitness Gains
Underwater treadmill exercise provides meaningful cardiovascular and muscular conditioning without the joint loading of land-based workouts. Hudson’s systems support high-resistance aquatic workouts for athletes, fitness-focused individuals, and patients transitioning out of rehabilitation into active recovery programs.
Wellness Integration
Adding an aquatic therapy system broadens the range of services a facility can offer. Hudson’s human systems support diverse programming — from post-surgical care to chronic pain management to fitness — within a single platform, deepening a facility’s commitment to whole-person wellness.
Service Expansion
Human aquatic therapy programs attract a wider patient and client base, from those managing chronic conditions to athletes seeking performance advantages. Offering underwater treadmill services positions a facility to meet growing demand for evidence-based, low-impact treatment alternatives.
Select From Our Advanced Aquatic Treadmill and Land Treadmill Solutions
Hudson Aquatic Systems designs and manufactures underwater treadmill systems used by physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and fitness professionals across the country. Water's unique therapeutic properties — buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, and natural resistance — make aquatic therapy an effective option for a wide range of conditions, from post-surgical orthopedic recovery to neurological rehabilitation to general fitness and conditioning. Hudson's human product line includes self-contained underwater treadmill systems (the AquaFit Pro and AquaFit Plus) and pool-integrated options (the AquaGaiter Pro and AquaGaiter Plus), giving rehabilitation facilities, sports medicine practices, and wellness centers access to advanced hydrotherapy at any scale.Conditions Commonly Treated with Aquatic Treadmill Therapy
Underwater treadmill therapy is used by physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists to support recovery and function across a range of diagnoses. Hudson systems are used in clinical settings treating the following conditions and patient populations:The Science Behind Aquatic Therapy
Underwater treadmill therapy works because water creates a fundamentally different mechanical environment than land-based exercise. Three properties of water are responsible for most of its therapeutic benefits:AquaFit Pro
The AquaFit Pro system offers premier human aquatic therapy and fitness solutions, featuring an expansive exercise chamber for a broader spectrum of workout and rehabilitation possibilities. It’s specifically tailored to meet the diverse needs of sports teams, athletes, bariatric patients, and fitness enthusiasts to ensure everyone can achieve their desired fitness goals.
AquaFit Plus
Underwater Treadmill System for People Rehabilitation, Conditioning, and Wellness
Enhancing Fitness
The AquaFit Plus underwater treadmill system is a premiere hydrotherapy fitness solution for people of all ages. Featuring an expansive exercise chamber that caters to a diverse range of workout needs, it is specifically tailored for those desiring an option other than traditional land based exercise. The AquaFit Plus provides versatile fitness benefits for sports teams, individual athletes, bariatric patients, and fitness enthusiasts.
AquaGaiter Pro
Innovative Pool Enhancement: The AquaGaiter seamlessly integrates into existing pool facilities, transforming standard pools into centers of aquatic therapy and fitness. This unique capability allows facilities to leverage their current infrastructure, offering advanced human hydrotherapy without the need for extensive renovations or new constructions.
AquaGaiter Plus
Innovative Pool Enhancement: The AquaGaiter Plus integrates smoothly with existing pool facilities, converting conventional pools into advanced centers for aquatic therapy and fitness. This distinctive feature enables facilities to capitalize on their existing infrastructure, providing enhanced hydrotherapy options without extensive renovations or new construction. Additionally, the AquaGaiter Plus operates at a higher speed compared to the AquaGaiter Pro, creating expanded performance.
