AQUATIC
THERAPY
AQUATIC
THERAPY
Splash into Aquatic Therapy!
Join BAC physical therapists in partnership with Charles River Aquatics in Wellesley and discover the benefits of aquatic therapy! Enjoy a heated, indoor pool equipped with platforms and chair lift entry to meet your child’s unique needs. Individualized sessions designed to target each child’s goals. Self-pay and insurance-based options available. PT evaluation at BAC required prior to 6-week program.
MONDAYS | 9-11AM
30 MINUTE 1:1 SESSIONS
6 WEEKS | MAY 1 - JUNE 12
NO SESSION MONDAY 5/29
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM AQUATIC THERAPY?
Aquatic therapy is a modality that can aid in achieving optimal quality of life in children of all ages with conditions including, but not limited to:
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Cerebral Palsy
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Spina Bifida
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Down Syndrome
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Muscular Dystrophy
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Sensory Processing Disorder
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Orthopedic or neurological conditions
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Developmental delays
BENEFITS OF AQUATIC THERAPY
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The increased buoyancy or floating makes it easier to move the extremities while reducing weightbearing through the legs, which is great for those with decreased balance or strength
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Swimming is a full body exercise which makes it great for building endurance
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Water can provide great sensory input for the body whether you only dip your feet in or dunk your head!
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It encourages work on respiration and breath control which can impact progress with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy
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It's FUN!
AQUATIC THERAPY VS. ADAPTIVE SWIM
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Aquatic therapy is a form of habilitation or rehabilitation that involves clinical judgement of a licensed provider to determine interventions and an appropriate plan of care
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Adaptive swim involves teaching those with disability HOW to swim
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Sometimes, these two practices can overlap! It depends on your child’s goals and needs!
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