Aquatic Therapy

Riverview Retirement Community is one of the few outpatient clinics that offers aquatic therapy.  Our residents enjoy our aquatic multiplex every day.  We teach aquatic exercise classes such as water aerobics, resistance walking and Ai Chi.  These classes are open to the public for a fee. In addition, we have a therapy pool, heated to 92 degrees, that is used for aquatic physical therapy. We have a licensed water therapist to assist 100% in the pool for those clients that need aquatic therapy. For those that need assistance into the water we have lifts and water wheelchairs and ramps. 

To find out more about water fitness classes:  

Riverview Retirement Community Fitness and Aquatic Center: 509-482-8589

 

What to Expect from Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic Therapy offers unique benefits for a wide
range of diagnoses due to the properties of water, such as buoyancy,
resistance, and hydrostatic pressure. It’s particularly helpful for individuals
with:

  • Arthritis and Joint Pain: The buoyancy of water reduces the impact on joints, making it easier to move and exercise without pain.
  • Neurological Conditions (e.g., Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke Recovery): The water provides support, enabling smoother movement and improving balance and coordination.
  • Orthopedic Injuries (e.g., post-surgical recovery, joint replacements, fractures, and sprains): Water resistance helps in building strength without putting too much strain on healing tissues.
  • Chronic Pain Conditions (e.g., fibromyalgia): Warm water can soothe muscle pain and reduce tension, making movement more comfortable.
  • Balance Disorders: The water’s support allows for safe practice of balance exercises, reducing the fear of falling.
  • Spinal Cord Injuries or Back Pain: Aquatic therapy helps relieve pressure on the spine, encouraging pain-free
    movement and muscle strengthening.

 

Overall, aquatic therapy offers a gentle, low-impact environment for rehabilitation, improving strength,

flexibility, and mobility for various conditions.

Contact Riverview Outpatient Therapy