Who benefits from adaptive aquatics?
Children and adults with the following diagnoses, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, children with medical complexities, stroke in utero, down syndrome, hypotonia, genetic syndromes including deletions and duplications, movement delays caused by prematurity, developmental delay, torticollis/plagiocephaly, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, microcephaly, brachial plexus palsy, balance and coordination delays, toe walking and other gait dysfunctions.
The program was specially designed to cater to children and adults with severe to mild sensory issues, problems with motor skills, difficulty processing information, attention issues, or any other condition that might physically or psychologically impede the process of learning to swim. In some cases, the obstacle may be something as simple as a child who is unwilling to put their head under water, or who is terrified to let go of the side of the pool. Our program addresses all kinds and severity of challenges.
Is Aquatic Therapy the same as traditional OT or PT?
The main difference between Aquatic Therapy and OT or PT is that we can treat multiple areas at once using the therapeutic properties of the water to enhance treatment.
While Aquatic Therapy can work on similar goals to traditional OT and PT, the therapeutic properties of the water add a motivating sensory element that cannot be replicated on land. With your skin being your largest organ and the water surrounding your entire body, we have an element of deep pressure that cannot be replicated. When these properties are incorporated into the therapeutic handling that we do, the client is able to multitask on multiple systems, all at the same time. The best part about it is that it is fun, motivating and prepares your child for a lifelong skill of more comfort and independence in the water.
What is light therapy?
When light that is in the red, near infrared, and infrared spectra is applied to the body, inflammation and pain are decreased, and healing is accelerated. Light therapy does this by reducing excessive oxidative stress at the cellular level with no documented nor reported negative side effects.
Who can benefit from light therapy?
Anyone suffering from chronic pain, light therapy can alleviate pain without drugs. Performance Enhancement for those who want more out of their training, light therapy can help increase performance and decrease recovery time.
Why is light therapy a better solution for pain management?
Clinical trials and 4000 laboratory studies demonstrate that light therapy (also called photobiomodulation) has no negative side effects. It has been proven to heal soft tissue injuries, relieve pain without using harmful drugs and painkillers, all while decreasing inflammation and pain responses.
What is an Exercise Physiologist?
Exercise physiologists develop fitness and exercise programs to help people move with ease and improve health.
Do you accept medical or health insurance?
Classes, aquatic/land sessions, and light therapy sessions are not covered under insurance. Most are able to be reimbursed from services. Please check with your insurance provider.
Please contact us for pricing and information (706) 429-7583