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What is Aquatherapy?

Aquatherapy utilizes water-based exercises and activities to promote physical and therapeutic benefits for children, particularly in the context of bilateral coordination, self-regulation, and balance. The buoyancy of water reduces the impact on joints and provides a supportive environment for children with developmental delays or motor coordination issues.

​Activities like swimming, wading, and water games engage both sides of the body simultaneously, helping children develop bilateral coordination. The resistance of water also strengthens muscles, improves motor skills, and encourages children to use both hands and legs in a coordinated manner, which supports the development of handwriting and sports.

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In addition to promoting physical skills, aquatherapy offers emotional and sensory benefits that help children with self-regulation. The calming properties of water, combined with rhythmic movements, can enhance sensory processing and improve focus. The buoyancy of water reduces the impact on joints and muscles, allowing children to move more freely and comfortably than they might on land. This suspension in water also provides a gentle resistance, which helps build strength, improve coordination, and enhance motor skills without causing strain. This makes the water an ideal environment for helping children develop skills they have difficulty with in their day-to-day life.

​Water-based activities often require children to maintain balance in an unstable environment, which aids in improving their overall balance and body awareness. This combination of physical and emotional benefits makes aquatherapy an effective intervention for pediatric clients in developing foundational motor skills and achieving greater self-regulation and coordination.

Aquatherapy sessions are conducted on-site in our newly installed pool and hot tub, both of which are heated to therapeutic temperatures. ​
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