Free personalized aquatic therapy sessions

If your daily activities, sport or hobbies are impacted by pain, loss of mobility, strength, or weight bearing issues or limitations, aquatic therapy sessions may help! Space is limited and individuals will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like to take part in this FREE program, please complete this Google Form.

Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Times: 12:00 - 4:00 pm

• By Appointment Only

• Session duration generally last from 30-60 minutes

• Sessions will begin on February 2nd and end May 1st

Location: Student Recreation Center Pool

Fees: Sessions are FREE, however you must enter the facility either as a member with a current membership, with your SilverSneakers membership, or by purchasing a day pass for $10.

What is the Aquatic Therapy Clinic and who will it benefit?

The water is an amazing resource for therapy and exercise. This free clinic offers aquatic therapy to adults and children who have a variety of conditions that may benefit from working in the water. Individuals will be asked to complete a short health history and aquatic assessments to identify specific needs. Clients will receive one-on-one, personalized treatment with experienced senior level Exercise Physiology students graduating with an Emphasis in Aquatic Therapy. All programming will be supervised by Dr. Lori Sherlock.

Experience aquatic techniques used to improve range of motion and mobility, muscular strength and endurance, walking, and overall function in an aquatic environment. All students are trained in specialized techniques including Bad Ragaz Ring Method, Halliwick, the Burdenko Method, AquaStretch, Arthritis Foundation Exercises, and more. Each client will have a personalized program created for them to cater to individual needs.

Water therapy and exercise can help you to begin activity or therapy prior to a joint replacement, following an injury, or if you are experiencing chronic conditions. Individuals with arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, balance difficulties, challenges with walking, back pain, orthopedic injury, or neurological disorders may all benefit from aquatic therapy. Additionally, athletes that are in need of improving mobility issues or engaging in cross training may also benefit from aquatic therapy.

Sessions will be by appointment only. To provide the greatest benefits to clients, sessions will be scheduled once, twice or three times weekly depending on needs and availability.

If you would like more information, please reach out to Dr. Lori Sherlock at lsherlock@hsc.wvu.edu.

Thank you to the WVU Giving Circle for providing funding for equipment needs!