Padleboarding Aquatic Therapy
Why Paddle Boarding Aquatic Therapy ?
Offered from May through August, paddle boarding provides a fun, therapeutic experience for children. This activity helps improve balance, coordination, strength, and motor skills while enhancing physical, occupational, and speech development. Set in the serene outdoors of Lake Lanier, children can enjoy the benefits of paddle boarding aquatic therapy, try a new sport, and boost their skills in a safe and enjoyable environment. This type of therapy is perfect for children seeking to build confidence and have fun while making progress in their therapy goals.
What Is Paddle Boarding Aquatic Therapy?
With a paddle board incorporated into the therapy, children benefit from added challenges that promote balance, coordination, and core strength. The dynamic nature of paddle boarding also helps improve posture, stability, and endurance as children learn to maintain balance.
Paddle boarding aquatic therapy encourages kids to engage their muscles in new ways, offering both resistance from the water and the challenge of maintaining stability on the board. This activity allows children to build key movement skills without the fear of falling or injury, which boosts their confidence and excitement to participate.
Who Can Benefit From Paddle Boarding Aquatic Therapy?
Occupational therapy addresses a wide variety of skills to support your child’s development. Some of the key areas we work on include:Pediatric paddle boarding aquatic therapy can benefit children with a variety of physical challenges. If your child struggles with any of the below, paddle boarding aquatic therapy can provide a supportive, effective treatment option to help them reach their full potential.
- Motor delays or difficulty with movement coordination
- Muscle weakness or low muscle tone
- Mobility issues, such as difficulty walking or standing
- Post-surgery recovery, especially after orthopedic procedures
- Neurological conditions, such as cerebral palsy or brain injuries
- Joint pain or stiffness from conditions like arthritis
- Balance and coordination challenges
- Spinal cord injuries or other mobility impairments
- Chronic pain, such as from fibromyalgia
- Sensory processing difficulties related to motor skills
- Speech/language delay
- ADHD/ADD
- Social Skills
Reach Out Today to Get Started
If you’re ready to help your child build their skills for success in every area of life, we’re here to support you. Call us at any of our four locations or fill out our online contact form to schedule an evaluation today. Let’s work together to help your child thrive!