What is Aquatic Therapy?

Rapidswim Aquatic Therapy provides water based therapy designed to improve areas that impact the everyday functioning for people with disabilities.

Our ongoing 1:1 Aquatic Therapy sessions with a qualified therapist provide a supportive environment to support our clients toward achieving their goals.

Inclusive Sport SA therapists utilise best practice techniques in assisting children with specialised needs such as the use of visual communication systems, support at times of transition, and recognition and support to assist with sensory and motor dysfunction.

Our therapists work specifically with families to support NDIS participant goals and complete quarterly reports to outline aims and to record progress.

Download a copy of our Aquatic Therapy information flyer HERE.

What Can Aquatic Therapy Assist With?

Interventions can help but are not limited to the following areas:

• Gross Motor Skills – strength, balance and coordination to facilitate the development of walking, running, climbing and participation in meaningful sporting activities.
• Fine Motor and Hand Skills – developing pincer grip, hand and finger strength and in hand manipulation to facilitate the development of hand skills, such as for using cutlery and writing.
• Communication Skills – expressive language and following instructions to enable the person to meaningfully communicate with others.
• Social Skills – team work, taking turns and sharing with others to enable better participation and inclusion with peers.
• Water Safety & Water Awareness – to better enable the person to go on to learn to swim and be safe in aquatic environments.

Aquatic Therapy & the NDIS

Inclusive Sport SA are a registered provider for Aquatic Therapy through the NDIS.

For information on using NDIS funding for this service please see our dedicated page HERE.