Sandy and her team of therapists have special training and experience to conduct sessions in the pool at the Bellevue Aquatic Center. Sandy's slides are available here.
Aquatic Therapy is not a replacement for Physical or Occupational Therapy. It complements those therapies. It is typically not covered by insurance but is likely reimbursable from a Healthcare Savings Account. Check with your specific plan for details. Therapy in the pool is beneficial because the water both supports and resists the client. The extra buoyancy "reduces" your weight making it easier to stand, walk, or even hop, like an astronaut. At the same time, the water helps provide resistance to motion meaning you get more of a work out for your limbs and move slowly and deliberately. John from our group has had some fantastic results. The pool is also accessible. There's a ramp for a water friendly wheel chair, and an accessible changing room that is also an excellent place to shower. The water is 90+ degrees. This is important for a therapy pool because it relaxes the muscles. As many of us start to notice this time of year, cold weather increases tone and spasticity. Cold water does the same thing. Warm water, on the other hand, helps to reduce tone and spasticity which makes it easier to do the exercises. It's a lot more relaxing. There are a number of locations in the area with a therapy pool. In addition to the Bellevue Aquatic Center, there is also the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. You can contact Sandy for more information here: 425-429-6706 [email protected] http://nurturingwatertherapies.org
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