This week, Taylor began warm water therapy through Easter Seals. Her physical therapist recently recommended warm water therapy to further help Taylor improve her range of motion, muscle strength, endurance and overall mobility. The warm water of the pool is maintained at 92-94 degrees F allowing the physical therapists who work with Taylor to use the water’s buoyancy and resistance for therapeutic purposes.
Taylor loves the warm water and loves playing with some new toys in the water with the therapists. She was initially a little fussy and resisted some of the exercises that the therapist wanted Taylor to do, but eventually Taylor tolerated the in-water exercises and by the end of the session was having a great time!
As Taylor’s mom, I love the warm water therapy program because I get to see Taylor having so much fun in the water; and while she’s having all that fun, she is also still accomplishing something constructive and positive to further help her overcome her disability.
Taylor with Her Physical Therapist
Taylor Sitting on Kickboard, Strenghtening Her Trunk & Doing a Little Protesting
Taylor Playing on the Pool Ramp, Practicing Her Transitions from Sit to Stand
