Enhance Function Abilities with Our Aquatic Therapy Program

The Aquatic Therapy program at Grace Rehabilitation Center offers complete rehabilitative care to patients by providing a heated therapy pool. A skilled team of physical therapists and their assistants utilize the water and independently design activities to restore, improve and/or enhance the functional abilities of a person.

Aquatic Therapy at Grace Rehabilitation Center is a perfect way to ease pain and enhance function. Water gives a fun and comfortable environment to re-initiate body movement. There are many medical conditions that can be improved by the incorporation of aquatic therapy. The employment of water in coordination with specifically planned activities by skilled personnel aides to support in the extension, restoration, maintenance and quality of function for a patient with transient, acute, or serious disabilities, diseases or syndromes.

Aquatic pool — La Follette, TN — Grace Rehabilitation Center, Inc.

Our pool classes are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:00 - 1:00pm and 1:00 - 2:00pm and Thursdays from 5:00 - 6:00pm.

Conditions Treated by Pool Therapy

Many people with disabilities can benefit by participating in Aquatic Therapy. Our pool is designed to maximize the stability of the patient, therefore swimming experience isn't essential. Our 16,500 gallon swimming pool consists of three flat bottomed sections (3ft, 4ft, 5ft) to accommodate all patients. Special equipment is utilized to accommodate the needs of handicapped patients, such as holding bars and a lift chair. Many common diagnoses which utilize pool therapy include:

Back Pain
Arthritis
Spinal injuries
Stroke

Head Trauma
Pediatrics
Any orthopedic condition with pain as well as limited movement

Benefits of Pool Therapy

Buoyancy

Water buoyancy eliminates up to 90 percent of your body weight, lessening the force of pressure put on the joint, thus making it easier and less painful to exercise.