Macomb Show Segment
Macomb-Oakland Regional Center, Inc.
- AQUATICTHERAPY
- 16200 Nineteen Mile Road
- P.O. Box 380710
- Clinton Township, Michigan 48038-0070
- Phone. (810) 263-8905
- Fax. (810) 263-1435
- TDD: (810) 286-5036
Who do I contact for services? Call the therapy department at: (810) 263-8905 Or for more information you can write to:
Macomb-Oakland Regional Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 380710
Clinton Township, Michigan 48038-0070
What is the purpose of Aquatic Therapy and who can benefit?
An aquatic environment provides opportunities and experiences not possible in any other environment. The isolated or combined physical properties of water are applied to attain specific rehabilitative goals.
Aquatic Therapy may be an ideal treatment modality for individuals with:
- Chronic Disabilities
- Neurological Problems
- Cardiovascular Conditions
- Orthopaedic Problems
- Developmental Disabilities
- Traumatic Injury
- Arthritis
Macomb-Oakland Regional Center, Inc
Macomb-Oakland Regional Center, Inc. (MORC) is a nonprofit agency. MORC has gained an international reputation for innovative residential options and support services.
MORC is a fully accessible agency to all individuals with disabilities. MORC has been certified by the Arthritis Foundation as a premier site for arthritis classes. MORC is located in a convenient setting directly across from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.
The Aquatic Rehabilitation Therapists at MORC have a wide range of experience and knowledge. Such experience and knowledge includes training from the Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute, certification from the Arthritis Foundation, knowledge of pediatric programs, Kinesthetic Aquatics, certification in Aquatic Therapy Techniques and Application, and much more.
What are the benefits?
- Buoyancy reduces gravity creating effortless muscle performance and ease of movement.
- Reduced and measurable weight bearing through joints, spine and extremities.
- Movements can be buoyancy assisted, resisted or supported by floatation equipment.
- Strength improved by resistance.
- Circulation is improved by hydrostatic pressure and water warmth.
- Pain reduction occurs through relaxation of muscle tone/spasm, reduced weight bearing, and ease of movements.
- Range of motion increases with relaxation, decreased pain, and hydrodynamics.
- Exercises in water improves fitness by increasing respiratory rate, decreasing heart rate, improving mobility and strengthening against resistance with less stress on joints.
- Balance, coordination. and flexibility can be obtained through isolation of the movement, and progressions performed in the resistance or slowing down action of water.
How could Aquatic Therapy help me?
Up to date aquatic therapy techniques are utilized in addressing:
- Pain management
- Gait training
- Spine and joint stabilization
- Muscle re-education
- Joint mobilization
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
- Functional skill development
- Cardiovascular treatment
