Physical Therapy

Welcome back to the Physical Therapy Program at the RBAC! We are excited to get back in the water. If you are new to the Therapy Pool, please contact us at 626.564.0330 ext: 425 to schedule an aquatic orientation.

With the recent guidelines due to COVID-19, we have made some changes to the program to ensure the safety of patrons and staff alike. Please ensure you follow all protocols to keep everyone safe and healthy.

• The therapy pool will have no more than 6 appointments at a time.
• Registration must take place online or over the phone; no in-person registration will take place.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
• You must arrive ready for your lesson; no changing at the Center is allowed.
• Line up at the gates to the therapy pool (just beyond/east of the lobby entrance), maintaining 6 foot distance between yourself and others.
• Masks must be worn by everyone over the age of 2, unless in the showers or water.
• Due to limited deck space, only one parent/caregiver per appointment is allowed in the facility.
• Therapy Pool participants will use the showers in the therapy pool prior to entering the pool.
• There will be no access to the lockers for guests and no access to exercise equipment except as required to maintain safe buoyancy while in the deeper ends of the pool.
• No changing in the locker rooms.
• Individuals needing to use the facilities will use the on-deck Accessible/Family Changing Rooms in the Therapy Pool.
• Independent participants will be available to bring select equipment from home. Please see list here of approved items.
• No showering or changing will be permitted post swim; please bring a coverup.
• Due to limited space and physical distancing requirements, everyone is expected to leave the facility upon the completion of their appointment time.

The Therapy & Teaching Pool provides therapeutic aquatic programs to:

• Special needs children and adults. 
• Individuals with functional impairment 
• Pain that limits the ability to exercise/perform daily living 
• Rehabilitation of injured athletes of all ages 

Our pool is unique, specially designed, and staffed to assist our patrons. Specific properties of the water make aquatic exercise a safe and effective exercise option. 

• Buoyancy decreases joint compression forces leading to decreasing pain 
• Safe balancing environment for those with a high fall risk
• The flow of water provides resistance in all movement directions and exercise intensities. 
• Warm water temperature increases circulation, flexibility and promotes relaxation. 

Therapy & Teaching Pool details:

• Heated to 91 degrees year-round
• 35 ft by 40 ft with the shallow area at a depth of 3’6″ and the deep area at a depth of 6′
• Sanitized with Chlorine and CO2
• Accessible with automatic chair lift