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| What Is Aquatic Therapy? |
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Aquatic
therapy provides one of the most comfortable ways to build functional
strength and increase range of motion in a warm water environment. Pool
features include a water temperature of 89 - 92 degrees Fahrenheit which
allows individuals to move easily and is therapeutic for certain
medical conditions. |
| Who Needs Aquatic Therapy? |
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Children
who have developmental delays or disabilities and require improvement
in one or more of the following areas may be good candidates for
aquatic therapy: functional independence, circulation, endurance,
flexibility, mobility, muscle strength, range of motion, pain, joint
and muscle stress and motor planning. |
| What Services are Provided? |
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Aquatic therapy is offered on-site and has unique features:
* 90° water and air temperature
* A state of the art water treatment system that uses chlorine and ultra-violet sanitizing with sand filtration.
* Multi-depth pool, shallow at one end with 18" of water, 3 feet in the middle section, and 4 feet at
the opposite end.
* A ramp, stairs and submerged benches are part of the design |
For more information, or to refer a child for Aquatic Therapy, contact the agency Social Worker at 816-756-0780 ext. 2108 or sworker@childrenstlc.org |
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