Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic Therapy at Kids+

Working in the pool environment is fun and can be a great way to work on some land-based goals in a different way or to work on pool-based goals and participation.  Goals for an aquatic program can include:

• Developing water safety and awareness

• Support water confidence and promote participation and socialisation in recreational water activities

• Developing swimming ability or technique

• Improving strength, endurance, or fitness through water-based activities

• Relaxation, and opportunity to stretch muscles and joints. The water provides more freedom in movement that many young people are unable to experience as easily on land.

• Increased opportunity for independence in physical activities as many young people feel that once in the water they are able to do more than on land without assistance (supervision required)

• Improving the individuals’ health and wellness - through an enjoyable physical activity. 

• Develop the individual’s swimming skills- to work towards participation in learn to swim, or progress up a level in swimming lessons.

• Training for family and carers to support the young person to participate safely in water activities.

Aquatic Therapy Intensives:

The opportunity to participate in a block of 1:1 aquatic therapy sessions allows a young person to focus on specific goals, and intensively practice these skills in a supportive, fun environment. Typically, intensive therapy is offered in the Warm Water Therapy pool at Norlane Activity and Recreation Centre (Norlane ARC), but may also be available at Leisurelink. April and September school holidays are available for intensive Aquatic Therapy sessions, typically from Monday to Thursday.

Aquatic screening and possible land assessment by your Physiotherapist is required prior to participation, however, following this, opportunity to explore goals in the pool is limited only by imagination!