Aquatic therapy
At Outside the Box Pediatric Therapy Solutions, we are excited to offer individualized, one-on-one physical therapy sessions in an aquatic environment.
We’ve partnered with a local indoor pool facility, which means therapy can take place year-round in all weather conditions. The pool is handicap accessible and includes a restroom with a large changing table for your convenience.
Our licensed physical therapy team incorporates specialized equipment and engaging water-based activities to help children build strength, improve balance, develop coordination, increase endurance, and integrate sensory experiences into their movement. Every child’s needs are unique, and we look forward to talking with you about your child’s specific goals.
Is Aquatic Therapy Right for Your Child?
If you have specific therapy goals in mind, are looking for a creative way to help your child reach the next milestone, or want to know if aquatic therapy might provide the right kind of support, we’re here to help guide you through that decision.
What is Aquatic Therapy?
Aquatic physical therapy uses the unique properties of water to make movement easier, safer, and more effective. In the pool, buoyancy and natural support reduce the impact of body weight, while hydrostatic pressure provides stability and constant sensory feedback. Together, these elements create a near zero-gravity environment where children can practice skills that may not be possible on land.
Research shows that aquatic therapy offers a wide range of benefits. It can reduce muscle tone and increase flexibility, promote relaxation for children with hypertonicity, and improve breathing efficiency and overall endurance for those with respiratory challenges. For children with autism spectrum disorders, aquatic therapy also supports sensory regulation and social interaction.
With water temperatures maintained between 87–92°F, the pool provides a comfortable and therapeutic setting. Sessions typically last 30–60 minutes and are customized to each child’s individual needs. Depending on the child, activities can be designed to stimulate alertness, provide calming effects, or strike a balance between the two.
Above all, aquatic therapy creates opportunities for children to gain new skills, build confidence, and enjoy movement—all while encouraging caregiver involvement in the therapeutic process.
Let’s Talk About Your Child
We would love to connect with you and discuss how aquatic therapy could support your child’s growth and help them achieve their next milestones.
We’ve partnered with a local indoor pool facility, which means therapy can take place year-round in all weather conditions. The pool is handicap accessible and includes a restroom with a large changing table for your convenience.
Our licensed physical therapy team incorporates specialized equipment and engaging water-based activities to help children build strength, improve balance, develop coordination, increase endurance, and integrate sensory experiences into their movement. Every child’s needs are unique, and we look forward to talking with you about your child’s specific goals.
Is Aquatic Therapy Right for Your Child?
If you have specific therapy goals in mind, are looking for a creative way to help your child reach the next milestone, or want to know if aquatic therapy might provide the right kind of support, we’re here to help guide you through that decision.
What is Aquatic Therapy?
Aquatic physical therapy uses the unique properties of water to make movement easier, safer, and more effective. In the pool, buoyancy and natural support reduce the impact of body weight, while hydrostatic pressure provides stability and constant sensory feedback. Together, these elements create a near zero-gravity environment where children can practice skills that may not be possible on land.
Research shows that aquatic therapy offers a wide range of benefits. It can reduce muscle tone and increase flexibility, promote relaxation for children with hypertonicity, and improve breathing efficiency and overall endurance for those with respiratory challenges. For children with autism spectrum disorders, aquatic therapy also supports sensory regulation and social interaction.
With water temperatures maintained between 87–92°F, the pool provides a comfortable and therapeutic setting. Sessions typically last 30–60 minutes and are customized to each child’s individual needs. Depending on the child, activities can be designed to stimulate alertness, provide calming effects, or strike a balance between the two.
Above all, aquatic therapy creates opportunities for children to gain new skills, build confidence, and enjoy movement—all while encouraging caregiver involvement in the therapeutic process.
Let’s Talk About Your Child
We would love to connect with you and discuss how aquatic therapy could support your child’s growth and help them achieve their next milestones.
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