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Aquatic Therapy: Help for What Ails You

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 12:05pm | James McKeown, ...

At Good Shepherd’s Health & Technology Center in Allentown, aquatic therapy is performed in a pool heated to 92 – 94 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the optimal temperature according to current research. As an aquatic physical therapist, I work with many people who are unable to tolerate physical therapy in a regular therapy gym. I see people overcome many painful conditions while experiencing the fun of the pool environment. Read more »

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This Summer, Stay Safe in the Water

Wed, 05/25/2011 - 9:17am | Jenny Bair

Summer is nearly here, and summer means water! Lakes, rivers, pools and the shore offer wonderful summer activities, including swimming, boating and just relaxing.

If you’re planning on having fun near the water this summer, you need to think about water safety. If you have kids, share these tips with them at an early age.

Swimming pools are fascinating for kids of all ages. Many accidental drownings occur when children access unwatched swimming pools or adults have an accident while swimming alone. Read more »

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The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

Tue, 01/04/2011 - 5:16pm | Linda Bollinger

Aquatic Therapy at Good ShepherdSwimming pools have many fun and healthy uses. They’re fun to splash in, they’re great for cooling off in the sweltering summer heat and they can help you shed a few extra pounds. You may not think of swimming pools as a tool for rehabilitation therapy, but you should. Read more »