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Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic Therapy is also known as water therapy.

One on One Speech, Occupational or Physical Therapy

The benefits of therapy in water include:

Strengthens all body systems ~ Increases Joint Flexibility ~ Muscle Strength ~ Spatial Awareness ~ Decreases hypersensitivity to touch ~ Provides an opportunity to practice higher levels of fine and gross motor skills ~ Slows down movement to accommodate equilibrium reactions and enhances muscular relaxation ~ Buoyancy assists posture in sitting and standing

Individuals who benefit from aquatic therapy include:

Spina Bifida ~ Muscular Dystrophy ~ Cerebral Palsy ~ Down Syndrome ~ Mental Retardation ~ Multiple Sclerosis ~ Amputations ~ Cardiovascular ~ Accident / Stoke ~ Developmental Delay ~ Brain Injuries ~ Spinal Cord Injuries ~ Autism ~ Emotional Disabilities ~ Learning Disabilities ~ Attention Deficit Disorder ~ and more

Pool Therapy

Aquatic therapy as dance
"In water, gravity loses its strength and the body's joints are unloaded, yet available, unlike when positioned on land. The warmth of the water establishes an environment of relaxation and peacefulness. The client is touched and touch by itself is often healing. Fluid movements are easier to perform than their counterparts on land. Joint mobilization, soft tissue elongation, and massage become less like therapy -- and more like dance." Andrea Salzman, MS, PT, Founder, Aquaticnet.com (Powered by the Aquatic Resources Network) (contact: asalzman@aquaticnet.com)