Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic Therapy
A Warm-Water Pool Designed for Recovery
Warm water reduces the weight on your joints and helps relax muscles—creating an environment where it's easier and safer to start moving, even early in recovery. For many patients, aquatic therapy is the bridge to unlocking motion they can carry over into daily life.
What aquatic therapy can help with:
- Improving balance and joint range of motion
- Building strength and endurance
- Reducing pain
- Recovering from orthopedic surgery or injury
- Managing arthritis or chronic pain
- Neurological conditions
- Rebuilding after a period of deconditioning
- Pediatric mobility – water helps children develop body awareness and motor control in ways that can be harder to access on land
Therapy Pool Features
Water temperature: 90–92°F
Pool depth: 3 ft to 6.5 ft
Accessibility: Handicapped accessible facilities (stair and lift access), ADA-compliant swim lift, accessible parking
Locker rooms: Separate men's and women's locker, shower and changing areas, day lockers available
On deck: Flotation and resistance aids and aquatic exercise equipment
Pool Rates & Hours
Skilled aquatic therapy is typically covered by Medicare and most private insurance with a documented need and referral. Independent swim is also available outside of a therapy plan.
Single visit – $15.00
Punch card (8 visits) – $80.00
Independent Swim Hours
Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
* last swim entry to the Pool is 12:30 PM
Pool Hotline
(208) 625-5359 — For information about hours, maintenance, weather conditions, and other updates.
Sessions limited to 45 minutes per person, per day. Hours subject to change. Call (208) 625-5311 for more information
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