Gentle Therapy with Great Benefits

Aquatic Exercise Program

Highline Medical Center/Specialty Campus
12844 Military Rd S
Tukwila, WA 98168
(206) 248-4747

Aquatic therapy provides a number of benefits to those suffering from arthritis, stroke or fibromyalgia or recovering from orthopedic surgery. The warm water improves circulation and flexibility and promotes relaxation. It's one of the best ways to decrease the muscle rigidity and pain that often accompany Parkinson's disease.

The water buoyancy allows patients to practice gentle stretching and strengthening exercises without stressing joints. With increased strength, flexibility and balance, patients can reduce their risk of injury and falls.

Highline's warm-water therapy pool is located on the first floor of the Specialty Campus in Tukwila. For years, the pool has been home to classes for arthritis and Parkinson's patients, as well as to inpatient therapy sessions.

The pool is designed for eight to ten people and has a balance bar surrounding it to enhance walking safety, stairs for entering the pool and a lift for those who are wheelchair-bound or unable to use stairs. The water is kept at a precise 94 degrees to maximize comfort and function. It is one of the few warm-water therapy pools in the greater Seattle area.

Showers, private dressing rooms and lockers are provided.

Classes are taught by a certified aquatic therapist or other qualified instructor, depending on the class. Individual instruction and WATSU appointments are also available.

Our class schedule includes:

• Senior fitness
• Arthritis exercise
• Parkinson's exercise
• Low back pain
• Prenatal exercise
• Stretch and flex aerobics
• Independent therapy
• Evening aerobics

For information regarding class schedule and costs, please
call (206) 248-4747.