AQUATIC
THERAPY
AQUATIC
THERAPY
Splash into Aquatic Therapy!
Join BAC physical and occupational 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/OT evaluation at BAC required prior to participation in aquatic therapy program.
WEEK OF 9/9 - WEEK OF 11/18
NO SESSIONS 10/14
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30 MINUTE 1:1 SESSIONS
AQUATIC OT AND PT:
MONDAYS | 7:00-10:45AM
THURSDAYS | 7:00-8:00 AM
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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Strength (core and limbs), coordination, balance, flexibility, and endurance
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Achievement of developmental milestones (e.g. rolling, reaching).
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Respiration and breath control
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Sensory processing and integration, including tolerance to water/bathing/grooming
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Self-regulation, including safety and body-in-space awareness
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And more!
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!