Adjoins North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital
1900 S. Morrison Boulevard, Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: (985) 542-7777

Did you know?

• Our pool water is therapeutic at a constant temperature of 90 degrees.
• The pool is 23 feet wide by 40 feet long and is housed inside a 4,847 square foot facility.
• A special ramp allows easy, convenient access for patients of all abilities.
• A major benefit of aquatic therapy and/or exercise is buoyancy. The more submerged one becomes in the water, the less weight is felt, and the easier it
  is to move.
• Water also provides resistance during exercise, which may increase muscle strength and balance.
• Badou jets offer variable resistance for swimming, walking or running in the pool to help increase strength and endurance.
• Our indoor, therapeutic pool adjoins North Oaks Rehabilitation Hospital.
• We may accommodate our rehabilitation inpatients, outpatients and wellness clients with physical and occupational therapy, and a variety of aquatic wellness services.
• “His and her” locker rooms are provided, complete with showers and hairdryers. Also available are swimsuit ringers, which are designed to dry suits in a matter of seconds.

Who is appropriate for aquatic therapy?

Exercising in an aquatic environment may be beneficial to those with the following conditions:

• Arthritis/joint pain
• Post-surgical recovery
• Balance deficits
• Fibromyalgia
• Parkinson’s disease
• Sensory disorders
• Low back pain, including that experienced by pregnant women
• Muscle spasticity
• Circulatory disorders.

What about Wellness Classes?

North Oaks Wellness currently offers aquatic group exercise classes including: “Making Waves” and “Oodles of Noodles.” These classes are designed to:

• Exercise the body with minimal impact and stress on your joints
• Stretch and tone the upper and lower body
• Improve cardiovascular endurance.

Need more information?

To find out if aquatic therapy or water exercise programs are right for you,
speak to your health care professional or call North Oaks Rehabilitation Services
at (985) 230-6160.