The Easterseals Rehabilitation Center's full size, accessible, warm-water therapeutic pool is the only one of its kind in the community. Full accessibility is provided by a wheelchair ramp AND a motorized wheelchair-to-water lift. The pool features non-slippery deck flooring, therapeutic steps into the pool, grab bars, four water levels (1.5 to 4.5 feet deep), and adjustable parallel bars in the water at each level.
Three fully accessible locker rooms are available - men's, women's, and unisex (for a person with a disability assisted by a care-giver of the opposite sex).
The buoyancy and warmth of the water limits stress on joints and reduces pain, muscle tightness and spasms. Mobility is greatly increased in the water. In addition, individuals whose disabilities prevent them from participating in aerobic exercise on land can often improve their cardiovascular health and overall fitness through aquatic exercise.
Independent and Assisted Aquatic Exercise and Water Aerobics: Swimming ability is NOT required for aquatic exercise and water aerobics classes. Both independent exercise AND exercise assisted by a qualified staff member are available. Contact us at 812-474-2365 or info@evansvillerehab.com to find out more.
- Water Exercise Classes - Choose light to moderate exercise, which provides strengthening and an aerobic workout. Suspended movements using flotation devices get legs off the bottom of the pool. Or select moderate to heavy exercise, which combines muscle toning and aerobics. Participants can work at their own level.
- Open Swim Membership - Members can use the pool for exercise during any open swim times and receive discounted rates on classes. Guests may attend with members for a special rate. Family memberships are available.
For details, fees, and a current schedule of aquatics classes, check out our Pool Flyer (in pdf format) or call 812-474-2365.
