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Aquatic therapy patients are always seen on a one-to-one ratio, ... All ages of adults are seen, but pediatric patients are seen only by pediatric rehabilitative therapists.

The good news is that heading to your local pool or aquatic therapy can be a great alternative to land-based physical therapy and exercise. Research, including a 2024 study, says aquatic exercise can ...

Children who benefit from aquatic therapy include those with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, weakness, juvenile arthritis, spinal bifida, speech delays, autism, sensory processing disorder, and ...

Aquatic therapy has been around for decades, although its availability locally has been somewhat limited. ... “We have pediatric patients who have been coming for months ...

World Physiotherapy Day is recognized every September and, as such, the Department of Health is taking this opportunity to highlight their Aquatic Therapy Summer Program for their pediatric ...

In Holland, Mary Free Bed currently offers adult and pediatric outpatient therapy in Holland at 3290 N. Wellness Drive, as well as orthotics and prosthetics services at 12662 Riley St.

Christie McClain, a pediatric occupational therapist at Kinetic Physical Therapy and Wellness, is now offering indoor aquatic pediatric occupational therapy.

The benefits of aquatic physical therapy for chronic and acute conditions have long been recognized, and recent investments by local facilities continue to grow access to this type of treatment.

Maryse Fortin: “Aquatic therapy is an interesting medium to study people who have pain-related fear like kinesiophobia and pain catastrophizing, and how those relate to spinal musculature.” A ...

Maryse Fortin: “Aquatic therapy is an interesting medium to study people who have pain-related fear like kinesiophobia and pain catastrophizing, and how those relate to spinal musculature.” A new ...