Avera St. Luke's Hospital - Warm Water Therapy

Avera St. Lukeâ€™s Therapy Center offers the regionâ€™s largest warm water therapy pool within 200 miles. The water in the pool ranges from three to six feet deep. A therapist accompanies the patient during treatment and ensures safety. Flotation devices are used in the shallow water to allow patients to lay completely supported on their backs or in a sitting position.

What is it?

Avera St. Luke’s Therapy Center offers the region’s largest warm water therapy pool within 200 miles. The water in the pool ranges from three to six feet deep. A therapist accompanies the patient during treatment and ensures safety. Flotation devices are used in the shallow water to allow patients to lay completely supported on their backs or in a sitting position.

Who is it for?

Athletes healing from sports injuries; people with chronic back pain, disabling illnesses or injuries; people suffering from chronic diseases such as arthritis, fibromyalgia or muscular dystrophy; and those dealing with balance problems, developmental delays, recovery after surgery and many other issues.

Why do they do it?

This pool combines the benefits of warm water, gentle exercise and decreased gravity to reduce pain and maximize a patient’s physical abilities.

Impact

The warm water pool attracts 800 to 1,000 visits per month. Many people come several times a week.

Contact: Leonard Suel, P.T., D.P.T.
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Director
Telephone: 605-622-5878
Email: leonard.suel@avera.org

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