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Clinic Services
Simply Splashing Aquatic Exercise Program
Simply Splashing is an aquatic exercise program for children in a community setting. Why use water? Water is simply an amazing medium. Water can provide increased motivation and can complement any land activities. Families can become comfortable and learn how to be safe in their own community pool settings. Community and/or private pools should be place that all children can enjoy.
Aquatic Exercise:
Improves coordination and balance
Increases strength and endurance
Decreases spasticity
Increases or maintain joint flexibility
Promotes relaxation
Improves body awareness and sensory feedback
Improves respiratory base
Improves attending skills
Improves organization of sensory input
Psychological Benefits:
Improves moral and stimulates motivation
Improves self-image
Allows for successful achievement opportunities
Encourages self-discovery of one’s abilities
Provides positive recreational involvement
Provides opportunity for socialization skills
Aquatic Exercise Classes
Little Loggers group is for ages one through three and will introduce typical early swim skills along with fun games the family can enjoy outside of group. Parents will be required to get in the pool with their child. Safety in the water as well as entry and exit in community pools will be provided.
Motor Mammals group is for older children (ages 4-8) that have difficulty following one and two step directions. They can still benefit from social interactions with extra assistance in the water.
Splashing with Sensory group will use water as a therapeutic medium to give input and practice for sensory motor movement as well as swim skills.
Swimming and ambulation are not a prerequisite for our aquatic exercise program.
Written physician’s approval must be received before the first class. You will not be allowed into the pool without it.
Contact us about starting other specific groups. We are always open suggestions.
Sessions are held at various times. The class is run by a Physical and Occupational Therapist. Group size is limited to ensure individual attention.