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Aquatic therapy sessions

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Session information
During the group sessions, younger children will focus on water safety, beginning swimming and age-appropriate water play. Older children will enjoy water aerobics, jogging and kickboxing as well as aquatic sports, such as basketball, volleyball, polo and relays.

Individual sessions will address occupational and/or physical therapy goals.

Important dates
The next session is scheduled for October 22, 2007 to February 15, 2008.

Pre-tests are done by appointment during the week of August 27, 2007.

The winter session will begin February 18, 2008 and end May 23, 2008.
Pre-tests will be done the week of December 10, 2007.

The summer session will begin May 27, 2008 and end August 29, 2008.
Pre-tests will be done the week December 10, 2008.

Group sessions are available Tuesdays from 4:15 to 4:55 pm and Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:15pm for children who are able to walk that may suffer from decreased energy, deconditioning, painful joints during exercise on land, decreased strength and/or overweight.

Location information
Texas Children's aquatic therapy individual and group sessions are held at Chancellor's Family Center, 6535 Dumfries, Houston, TX 77096. Parking is free.

Payment information
Physician referrals are required for aquatic therapy, and a preauthorization is necessary.

Contact us
For more information or to discuss individual sessions contact Mitzi Wiggin, M.S., P.T., at 832-826-6107.