Aquatic Services
Bay Area Rehabilitation Center has been making disabilities become possibilities in the greater east Houston area since 1948. Initially an organization that provided therapy services for children, the Center began providing outpatient occupational, physical, and speech therapy services to all ages in 1995.
Bay Area Rehabilitation Center has a history of adapting and adding services that both meet our mission and assist you to live your best life. Bay Area Rehabilitation Center was chosen by the readers of The Baytown Sun as the 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Reader's Choice Award Winner for Best Physical Therapy (there were no categories for occupational and speech therapy)!
A feature unique to Bay Area Rehabilitation Center (the Center) is our indoor Aquatic Center. The Aquatic Center features a 25 meter heated pool with an attached hot tub. Additional features include:
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy is provided in our indoor, heated 25 meter therapy pool. The pool features an attached hot tub, lift chair, and wheelchair ramp. With a depth of 3 to 5 feet, even those who cannot swim or are afraid of water can rehabilitate comfortably and safely. Some of the physical and therapeutic benefits of water include increased circulation, endurance, strength, and range of motion. Aquatic therapy allows for functional movement by reducing the effects of weight bearing on joints by up to 80 percent.
Aquatic therapy is only offered to those who have been prescribed this service by their physician.
Outpatient Therapy Director, Interim: Bill Juch, OTR, OTD
Email: info@bayarearehab.org
Aquatic therapy offers the following benefits:
Increases
Physician Request For Therapy Form
Admissions Packet
Bay Area Rehabilitation Center has been making disabilities become possibilities in the greater east Houston area since 1948. Initially an organization that provided therapy services for children, the Center began providing outpatient occupational, physical, and speech therapy services to all ages in 1995.
Bay Area Rehabilitation Center has a history of adapting and adding services that both meet our mission and assist you to live your best life. Bay Area Rehabilitation Center was chosen by the readers of The Baytown Sun as the 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 Reader's Choice Award Winner for Best Physical Therapy (there were no categories for occupational and speech therapy)!
A feature unique to Bay Area Rehabilitation Center (the Center) is our indoor Aquatic Center. The Aquatic Center features a 25 meter heated pool with an attached hot tub. Additional features include:
- Chairlift
- Large Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Separate Dressing Areas
- Wheelchair Ramp
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy is provided in our indoor, heated 25 meter therapy pool. The pool features an attached hot tub, lift chair, and wheelchair ramp. With a depth of 3 to 5 feet, even those who cannot swim or are afraid of water can rehabilitate comfortably and safely. Some of the physical and therapeutic benefits of water include increased circulation, endurance, strength, and range of motion. Aquatic therapy allows for functional movement by reducing the effects of weight bearing on joints by up to 80 percent.
Aquatic therapy is only offered to those who have been prescribed this service by their physician.
Outpatient Therapy Director, Interim: Bill Juch, OTR, OTD
Email: info@bayarearehab.org
Aquatic therapy offers the following benefits:
Increases
- Circulation
- Strengthen
- Endurance
- Range of Motion
- Balance
- Coordination
- Head and Trunk Control
- Sensory Awareness
Physician Request For Therapy Form
Admissions Packet
Aquatic Exercise Classes
"As a person trying to recover from several severe back problems, I have been going to Bay Area Rehab for over 2 years. The pool is warm and soothing and everyone can exercise and visit. It is the best bargain in Baytown and maybe the whole area."
R. S.
Aquatic Exercise Participant
"My wife started water exercise in July 1996. The reason she started is because she was going to MD Anderson for Lymphoma and Osteoporosis. She was in so much pain that she had to use a wheel chair. The doctor told her the if she could find a place to get water exercise she could get more exercise in the water than she could elsewhere. She checked around and found Bay Area Rehab Center. They scheduled her to go three times a week for an hour each time. They have a lift that would lift her into the water and when she was done, she would sit back in the lift and I would sit in the wheel chair while she exercised. She got to know the people in the class and really enjoyed the fellowship. The water exercise helped her a lot. She improved enough that she was able to use a walker instead of the wheelchair. She would use the walker up to where the pool has an incline and walk into the pool. After exercise she could walk back to her walker and into the changing room. The changing rooms have showers where she could rinse off and change out of her bathing suit into regular clothes.
I joined her in water exercise at the end of July 1996, and have been going ever since. I have enjoyed the class and the people I exercise with. It has helped me to retain my health. In March of 2016, I had a knee replacement at 87 years old. I feel that my recovery was made easier due to my 20 years of water exercise. After two weeks, I went back to have the staples removed and was able to walk in using only a cane for balance. My doctor said I had done better than younger folks that had surgery the same time I did. The doctor credited my fast recovery to 20 years of water exercise I had been doing. I was not able to get back to water exercise for 6 weeks. I really missed going to water exercise and once I was released by the doctor, I went right back to class. I haven't had any trouble with my knee and I know that water exercise is the reason. I recommend these classes to anyone that wants to get in better shape or stay in shape. It doesn't matter how old you are or what shape you're in, these classes will make you feel better every day. I feel they have allowed me to continue getting around without any form of assistance. I will continue to attend class as long as I am able.
Thank you Bay Area Rehab for helping my wife get out of her wheel chair and for keeping me fit the past 20 years."
T.C.
Aquatic Exercise Participant
"Throughout my life of 60 something years, I have been a fairly healthy woman. This all came to an end in the Fall of 2014, when my body succumbed to a heart attack that I wasn't aware of until approximately a month after the attack. During this time of discovery of my heart problems, I also received other diagnoses and my body became very weak and pain ridden. I was literally at the point that I didn't feel like I would life much longer, or if I did, I would need assistance from family to take care of me. However, along with my faith in Jesus Christ; the care of my primary physician, Dr. Ali Jahan-Tigh and a team of many other medical professionals I can say today I am a totally different person.
In the Fall of 2015, I began taking water aerobics classes at Baytown's Bay Area rehabilitation Center. Since then, I have regained strength back in my entire body and look forward to my retirement days of traveling and being with my family.
I want to than the staff of Baytown's Bay Area Rehabilitation Cneter (BARC) for making these classes available. Keep up the excellent work!"
M.Y.
Aquatic Exercise Participant
In addition to providing a great location for therapy services, the Aquatic Center also features several conveniently scheduled Aquatic Exercise Classes led by a qualified instructor. These classes do not require a physician's prescription to participate, but your physician does have to approve you taking the class to ensure you're health allows you to participate in the conditions you will encounter during the classes.
Aquatic exercise has many benefits for those who find it difficult to exercise on land, have limited mobility, or want to lose weight. The water in our indoor, heated pool helps to reduce joint and back pressure allowing you to tone, strengthen and move with ease. Aquatic exercise also provides great benefit for those who have recently completed outpatient physical or occupational therapy services who wish to continue to gain strength and flexibility.
A collaborative with the Houston Area Parkinson Society (HAPS) may assist those with Parkinson’s Disease.
Unsure whether or not our aquatic exercise classes can benefit you? Try a class for free! Bay Area Rehabilitation Center would like to welcome you to try one class at no cost to you. We feel once you experience an aquatic exercise class you will want to come back. The offer is only available to those who have never participated in one of our aquatic exercise classes. The class is available on a space available basis. Simply contact Bay Area Rehabilitation Center to arrange your class. You will need to fill out an aquatic exercise packet before attending class.
To participate in Aquatic Exercise classes fill out the Aquatic Exercise Packet and bring to Bay Area Rehabilitation Center.
"As a person trying to recover from several severe back problems, I have been going to Bay Area Rehab for over 2 years. The pool is warm and soothing and everyone can exercise and visit. It is the best bargain in Baytown and maybe the whole area."
R. S.
Aquatic Exercise Participant
"My wife started water exercise in July 1996. The reason she started is because she was going to MD Anderson for Lymphoma and Osteoporosis. She was in so much pain that she had to use a wheel chair. The doctor told her the if she could find a place to get water exercise she could get more exercise in the water than she could elsewhere. She checked around and found Bay Area Rehab Center. They scheduled her to go three times a week for an hour each time. They have a lift that would lift her into the water and when she was done, she would sit back in the lift and I would sit in the wheel chair while she exercised. She got to know the people in the class and really enjoyed the fellowship. The water exercise helped her a lot. She improved enough that she was able to use a walker instead of the wheelchair. She would use the walker up to where the pool has an incline and walk into the pool. After exercise she could walk back to her walker and into the changing room. The changing rooms have showers where she could rinse off and change out of her bathing suit into regular clothes.
I joined her in water exercise at the end of July 1996, and have been going ever since. I have enjoyed the class and the people I exercise with. It has helped me to retain my health. In March of 2016, I had a knee replacement at 87 years old. I feel that my recovery was made easier due to my 20 years of water exercise. After two weeks, I went back to have the staples removed and was able to walk in using only a cane for balance. My doctor said I had done better than younger folks that had surgery the same time I did. The doctor credited my fast recovery to 20 years of water exercise I had been doing. I was not able to get back to water exercise for 6 weeks. I really missed going to water exercise and once I was released by the doctor, I went right back to class. I haven't had any trouble with my knee and I know that water exercise is the reason. I recommend these classes to anyone that wants to get in better shape or stay in shape. It doesn't matter how old you are or what shape you're in, these classes will make you feel better every day. I feel they have allowed me to continue getting around without any form of assistance. I will continue to attend class as long as I am able.
Thank you Bay Area Rehab for helping my wife get out of her wheel chair and for keeping me fit the past 20 years."
T.C.
Aquatic Exercise Participant
"Throughout my life of 60 something years, I have been a fairly healthy woman. This all came to an end in the Fall of 2014, when my body succumbed to a heart attack that I wasn't aware of until approximately a month after the attack. During this time of discovery of my heart problems, I also received other diagnoses and my body became very weak and pain ridden. I was literally at the point that I didn't feel like I would life much longer, or if I did, I would need assistance from family to take care of me. However, along with my faith in Jesus Christ; the care of my primary physician, Dr. Ali Jahan-Tigh and a team of many other medical professionals I can say today I am a totally different person.
In the Fall of 2015, I began taking water aerobics classes at Baytown's Bay Area rehabilitation Center. Since then, I have regained strength back in my entire body and look forward to my retirement days of traveling and being with my family.
I want to than the staff of Baytown's Bay Area Rehabilitation Cneter (BARC) for making these classes available. Keep up the excellent work!"
M.Y.
Aquatic Exercise Participant
In addition to providing a great location for therapy services, the Aquatic Center also features several conveniently scheduled Aquatic Exercise Classes led by a qualified instructor. These classes do not require a physician's prescription to participate, but your physician does have to approve you taking the class to ensure you're health allows you to participate in the conditions you will encounter during the classes.
Aquatic exercise has many benefits for those who find it difficult to exercise on land, have limited mobility, or want to lose weight. The water in our indoor, heated pool helps to reduce joint and back pressure allowing you to tone, strengthen and move with ease. Aquatic exercise also provides great benefit for those who have recently completed outpatient physical or occupational therapy services who wish to continue to gain strength and flexibility.
A collaborative with the Houston Area Parkinson Society (HAPS) may assist those with Parkinson’s Disease.
Unsure whether or not our aquatic exercise classes can benefit you? Try a class for free! Bay Area Rehabilitation Center would like to welcome you to try one class at no cost to you. We feel once you experience an aquatic exercise class you will want to come back. The offer is only available to those who have never participated in one of our aquatic exercise classes. The class is available on a space available basis. Simply contact Bay Area Rehabilitation Center to arrange your class. You will need to fill out an aquatic exercise packet before attending class.
To participate in Aquatic Exercise classes fill out the Aquatic Exercise Packet and bring to Bay Area Rehabilitation Center.
For more information regarding aquatic services, clients should call the Center at (281) 838-4477 or email the Center at info@bayarearehab.org.