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Aquatic Therapy at Hasbro Children's
Hasbro Children’s offers a specialized aquatic therapy program designed to help children develop independence, build strength, and learn new skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Best of all, the therapy pool is located right where children see their doctors for appointments, making it a convenient part of their care journey.
Aquatic-based occupational therapy can be highly beneficial for people with sensory processing, neuromuscular, or musculoskeletal disorders. Unlike therapy conducted on land, aquatic therapy takes advantage of the unique properties of water, which can help reduce joint stress and deliver sensory feedback to the body that therapy on land cannot. Water resistance creates a safe environment for children to work toward their therapeutic goals.
Who Can Benefit from Aquatic Therapy?
Aquatic therapy can support children with conditions such as attention deficiencies, pain management challenges, developmental coordination issues, and orthopedic or neurological disorders. It can also improve balance, coordination, joint flexibility, posture, and more.
While aquatic therapy provides many benefits, it may not be suitable for children with certain conditions. Our therapists can help determine the best therapeutic approach for your child.
Expert Staff and State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our licensed pediatric physical and occupational therapists are trained in water safety and work with children in a temperature-controlled pool with depths ranging from two to six feet. Mechanical lifts ensure safe transitions for children with physical impairments.
Aquatic therapy can help treat a wide range of conditions, from cerebral palsy to sensory processing disorders, helping children enhance motor skills, confidence, communication, and overall well-being through the unique benefits of aquatic therapy.
Why Water?
Discover how Hasbro Children's aquatic therapy program helps kids build strength, improve coordination, and boost confidence in a fun, supportive environment. Watch our video to learn more.
The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy uses the properties of water to help patients move and feel supported. The water’s resistance and support provide stability, which can be helpful for people with posture or movement problems by giving them more time to adjust. The buoyancy of water makes the body feel lighter, so moving is easier and less stressful on joints and muscles.
Water also provides smooth, adjustable resistance that helps build strength through a full range of motion. The steady pressure of the water improves body awareness, helping the brain and body work together. Depending on how it’s used, the water environment can either wake up the senses or help someone feel calm and relaxed.
Aquatic Speech Therapy
Hasbro Children’s is pioneering aquatic speech therapy in Rhode Island, combining the therapeutic benefits of water with traditional speech therapy techniques. This innovative approach, a specialized form of occupational therapy, supports children with voice and articulation disorders by leveraging the calming and sensory-regulating effects of water. Before incorporating aquatic speech therapy into a patient’s treatment plan, therapists conduct a thorough evaluation to assess each child’s unique speech and language needs, ensuring the approach is tailored to their individual goals.