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Swimming Tips for Anxious Kids

Summer is coming and for many children, this marks the season of their favorite activity- SWIMMING at the POOL!  However, some children may struggle with fear of the water, whether it is getting their face wet, moving independently in the water with a floaty, or swimming in deep water where they can’t touch.  Here areContinue reading “Swimming Tips for Anxious Kids”

Aquatic PT Effective for a Variety of Children

In an article in Pediatric Physical Therapy in 2009, researchers found that all four children in a small study displayed significant improvements after completing an aquatic therapy program.  Two children had cerebral palsy, one had Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, and one had Prader-Willi Syndrome.  They were between the ages of 2-19 years and completed varying intensitiesContinue reading “Aquatic PT Effective for a Variety of Children”

The Best Pool Toys to Improve Motor Skills

Summer is Here!  For many families, that means spending a lot of time at the pool.  The water can be a great place to work on Motor Skills without your child even noticing (sneaky, sneaky)!  Here is a Top 5 list of my favorite pool toys that can help improve your child’s Motor skills.  TheseContinue reading “The Best Pool Toys to Improve Motor Skills”

Why Aquatic PT?

Is your child burnt out on traditional therapy methods? Do they need a boost to get the the next development level? Are they recovering from surgery and need a buoyant environment to optimize recovery?  Do they have wellness goals that are difficult to accomplish because of joint pain? Research shows that children who participate inContinue reading “Why Aquatic PT?”