LBBRG Specialties
Aquatic Therapy
We use the principles of water—temperature, buoyancy, and pressure—to create an optimal environment for neurological recovery. Alongside our therapists, clients get in the water and engage in activities being on land simply can’t provide. Our aquatic setting provides increased sensory input, neuromuscular re-education, and improved motions and coordination of the muscles. Clients are able to experience an improvement with stability, dynamic balance, and gait performance while reducing stress on extremities. The therapeutic effects of water temperature and buoyancy forces also provide assistance with pain management, muscle tone differences, and spasticity management.
What makes our Aquatic Therapy different
A HydroWorx™ pool with built-in treadmill system that allows for low impact movement with real-time video feedback allowing for improved coordination, timing & body awareness while walking or exercising.
1:1 hands-on treatment sessions inside the pool for promotion of movement quality, real-time changes in exercise progression and optimal activity performance.
A focus on personal and meaningful goals in conjunction with land-based activities to promote carryover of skills in real life environments.
Certifications
Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise Certification (ATRIC)
Evaluation Process
Aquatic therapy is used in rehabilitation to treat a variety of conditions because the water’s buoyancy, resistance, and warmth make movement easier and less painful. Here are some common things it’s used to treat:
Neurological conditions: such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke recovery, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injuries — helps improve balance, strength, and motor control.
Orthopedic injuries: including post-surgical recovery (like joint replacements), fractures, and tendon or ligament injuries — reduces stress on healing tissues while promoting strength.
Arthritis and chronic pain: water’s buoyancy reduces joint stress and eases movement, while warmth helps relieve pain.
Back pain: supports spinal unloading and gentle strengthening.
Pediatric conditions: like cerebral palsy or developmental delays — encourages movement and improves coordination.
Sports injuries: provides a controlled environment to rebuild strength and flexibility without high impact.
Balance and fall prevention: helps older adults or individuals with balance deficits regain stability in a safer environment.
Bolder Journeys Begin Here.
If you or someone you know would benefit from our aquatic therapy services, our team is ready to help.
Aquatic Therapy at Life Beyond Barriers
Learn more about our program details.
Availability
We offer aquatic therapy in the Grand Rapids area to clients from our Rockford therapy center at:
521 Division St NE
Rockford , MI 49341
616-866-6859
For aquatic therapy in the Traverse City area, our team in Northern Michigan can treat you from our location at:
415 Munson Avenue
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-486-6330
