This summer has provided me with the opportunity to work with more patients in the water. Along with other pediatric physical therapists and pediatric occupational therapists, we have taken to the new facility quite well.
Child and Family Development has worked with the Harris YMCA in Charlotte, North Carolina to develop a schedule in which there are specified areas in the warm indoor pool exclusively for pediatric aquatic therapy. The Harris YMCA has a wonderful set-up that allows me to work with children in various aquatic environments. Most importantly the pool temperature is set at a warm therapeutic level to allow for muscle relaxation and reduce tonal tendencies. The children can enter the pool down a ladder, by zero entry, in a water wheelchair, or down a portable flight of stairs.
The indoor pool goes from zero depth to 6 feet. There is also a whirlpool area that I utilize in ambulation training with the assistance of the water and strength training against the resistance of the water.
We're making waves!
Child and Family Development has worked with the Harris YMCA in Charlotte, North Carolina to develop a schedule in which there are specified areas in the warm indoor pool exclusively for pediatric aquatic therapy. The Harris YMCA has a wonderful set-up that allows me to work with children in various aquatic environments. Most importantly the pool temperature is set at a warm therapeutic level to allow for muscle relaxation and reduce tonal tendencies. The children can enter the pool down a ladder, by zero entry, in a water wheelchair, or down a portable flight of stairs.
The indoor pool goes from zero depth to 6 feet. There is also a whirlpool area that I utilize in ambulation training with the assistance of the water and strength training against the resistance of the water.
We're making waves!
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