Aquatic Therapy Program at Sharp Grossmont Rehab Center

Aquatic Therapy — Brier Patch Outpatient Programs

Sharp Grossmont Hospital houses a spacious indoor therapy pool in its rehab center, designed for both physical therapy and community-geared recreational therapy programs.

The 40-foot-by-20-foot pool is specially designed for therapeutic purposes and maintains a temperature of 93 to 94 degrees, ideal for patients who may be sensitive to cooler temperatures of standard pools.

Aquatic Physical Therapy
Patients work with a physical therapist in one-on-one sessions. Specialized therapy programs focus on:

  • Orthopedic therapy, pre- and postoperative
  • Spinal stabilization
  • Sports injury therapy
  • Work injury therapy

Patients are required to obtain a physician referral prior to enrolling in this program. For more information, please call 619-740-4600.

Aquatic Recreational Therapy
Our recreational therapy aquatic programs include a number of ongoing, community-geared classes.

  • Adaptive Aquatics Program — Class is designed for individuals who have a physical disability as a result of a stroke, illness or accident; the content of each class session varies according to the individual's needs and interests.
  • Ai Chi (new program) — Ai Chi is adapted from Tai Chi and Watsu, with the added benefits associated with pool-based therapies, including improved circulation and muscle tone. Ai Chi is ideal for conditions such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis and low back pain. Classes meet twice a week.
  • Aquacise — Gentle water exercise class.
  • Arthritis Aquatic Program — Gentle water exercise class for individuals with arthritis; physician consent is required every six months for this program.
  • Infant Water Adjustment — Infants and toddlers (ages 6 months to 3 years) enjoy a positive water experience with their parents in our warm indoor pool while learning preswimming skills through enjoyable, age-appropriate play (held on Tuesdays or Saturdays, once a week)
  • SPLASH (Special People Learn Adjustment Skills in the H2O) — Water adjustment class designed for infants and children who have special conditions.

For more information about the Recreation Therapy Program, please call 619-740-4104.