The temperature, filtration, and chemical feed systems are completely computerized thus insuring optimum water quality. The pool and locker rooms are handicapped accessible. The pool has a hoyer lift and stairs with hand rails to facilitate entering and exiting. The swimming and walking lanes are 42 feet long with an 18 foot by 20 foot rectangular exercise area containing a submerged stainless steel chair. A wide variety of therapeutic water equipment is available.
Aquatic therapy is initiated via referral from a licensed physical therapist.
Using the properties of water, an individualized program is developed by the center's full time Aquatic Therapy Specialist, which addresses the therapeutic goals indicated by the physical therapist. Patients are educated as to the rationale and implementation of their therapy. Workouts are monitored and refined to produce an independent program which has been individualized to meet the patients therapeutic needs and one which has emphasis on carry-over to land activities. The advantage of this offering is that swimming styles are modified to accommodate the patients functional abilities, with progression toward an increased tolerance for normal movement. The resulting program provides a patient with the knowledge and ability to safely implement their own own individualized program in an outside facility such as an YMCA, health club, or community pool to promote continued wellness and minimize risk of re-injury.