Aquatic Therapy Programming

Pediatric Aquatic Therapy – www.cpdiscovery.com, http Aquatic Therapy or pool therapy, as it’s often called, consists of an exercise program done in the water. The buoyancy of the water supports the weight of the child and allows him/her to move in ways that would be impossible on land. Physical Therapists insist the pool relaxes muscles and reduces the force of stress placed on the joints . This, in turn, makes it easier to work and strengthen muscles. In this exclusive segment produced by CP Discovery, Physical Therapist, Susan Cook demonstrates how aquatic therapy works and discusses it’s benefits. Aquatic Therapy may be used in conjunction with other therapies for children with Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Down’s Syndrome and a number of other childhood diagnosis. Children with fevers, infections, or bowel/bladder problems may not be able to participate in Aquatic Therapy. For more information on CP related therapies: www.cpdiscovery.com Funding for CP Discovery is provided by http

Community pool plans on expanding its facilities

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The construction also will add a wall in the L-shaped pool, creating a new teaching pool, said aquatics director Gus Arzner. “There's great demand for our lessons,” Arzner said. Until 2002, the pool was T-shaped. One part was cut off to make a therapy …
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Relieve chronic pain with aquatic therapy

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Aquatic (water) therapy is quickly becoming well-known for its amazing effects on decreasing chronic pain, speeding recovery, and improving function. Aquatic therapy, or pool therapy, consists of an exercise program that is performed in the water.
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Therapist says water exercise can help sink pain

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By Denise Allen Membreno Felecia Fischell, a certified aqua therapist, teaches several different pool-based classes at the Rocky Mount YMCA. Dr. Al Hagy of Rocky Mount has tried almost all the traditional physical therapy approaches to combat a …
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