Pediatric Therapy »
Easter Seals offers early intervention services for infants through age 3. Physical, occupational and speech therapy is available in-home, at our Centers or at communtiy locations. Easter Seals specializes in developmental disabilities including autism.
Easter Seals provides individualized therapy for children 3-12.
We accept referrals from Tri-Counties Regional Center, schools, physicians and other medical professionals. Pediatric therapy is available in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.
Aquatic Physical Therapy »
Individualized physical therapy in warm water helps decrease pain, enhance muscle relaxation, increase strength and flexibility, expand range of motion and improve circulation. The buoyancy of water reduces the pain associated with the compressive forces of gravity, allowing muscles to work more effectively.
Warm water encourages blood vessels to expand, reducing blood pressure and allowing the heart to function more efficiently during workouts. It is also a great way to work on balance skills, as muscles are constantly at work stabilizing the body, but without fear of falling.
The Easter Seals Ventura Center has a large swimming pool (60 feet long, 24 feet wide and 3-5 feet deep) maintained at 94 degrees. Services are provided by registered physical therapists and supervised physical therapy assistants. A physician referral and prescription are required. After an initial evaluation, the physical therapist designs a program appropriate to each client's individual needs. At the end of their therapy services, clients are discharged to their own maintenance program to be continued either at home or in the swimming pool.
Who Can Benefit?
Clients in both the adult and children's program include those with:
- arthritis
- cerebral palsy
- stroke
- post-polio
- spinal injuries
- sensory deficit
- mental disorders
- sports injuries
- cardiovascular problems
Aquatic Physical Therapy is offered at the Easter Seals Center in Ventura.
Fibromyalgia Aquatic Exercise Program »
Aquatic exercise in the warm water pool is one of the ideal forms of exercise for patients with fibromyalgia. The class is instructed by a registered physical therapist and is covered by most medical insurance. A physician's prescription is required. This program is offered at the Easter Seals Center in Ventura. Please call for dates and times.
Aquatic Fitness & Recreation »
Open to all ages, classes in warm water emphasize toning, cardiovascular conditioning, strengthening, improving range of motion, increasing fitness and having fun! Sessions include general exercise, aerobics, water Tai' Chi, water massage and swim lessons. Special classes are offered to people with low back pain, post-stroke and arthritis. These services are offered at the Easter Seals Center in Ventura.
