Available at Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care’s main campus, our Aquatic Therapy program provides individual and group therapies at our unique Warm-Water Aquatic Center. Our spacious 28’x 48′ Warm-Water Pool features a hydraulic movable floor that raises and lowers making entry into the water easy for patients with wheelchairs and limited mobility. Aquatic therapy may take the form of physical or occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation or general wellness classes.
Benefits
Aquatic therapy is beneficial for patients with:
- Arthritis/fibromyalgia
- Chronic pain
- Orthopedic conditions
- Neurological disorders
- Back injury
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Stroke
Warm water decreases the effects of gravity, allows you to move with greater ease, and provides joint protection during exercise. As water pressure increases with depth, it provides support for activities such as standing.
Warm-water therapy and exercise can help increase:
- Circulation and respiration
- Strength and endurance
- Muscle tone
- Mobility and range of motion
- Balance, coordination, and head and trunk control
- Spatial and sensory awareness
To learn more about aquatic therapy, call 513.585.7171.
View Class Schedules
Aquatic Exercise Programs
- Adult Learn‑to‑Swim — Improve or learn swimming strokes.
- Arthritis Exercise — Gentle movements to increase flexibility, range of motion and endurance.
- Low Impact — Low‑strain exercises that build endurance and strength without stressing joints.
- Back in Control — Core‑strengthening and pain‑management program.
- Deep Exploration — Strength and cardiovascular conditioning in 6‑ft‑deep water; aqua jogger recommended.
- BOOST — Fun fitness class for individuals with POTS, EDS, Fibromyalgia, CRPS or chronic pain.
- Open Pool — Independent exercise; no lap lanes available.
- MS Aquatic Exercise — Balance, strength, endurance and flexibility tailored to multiple‑sclerosis needs.
- Water Conditioning — General fitness, mobility and endurance workout.
- W.I.T. — Challenging intervals of cardio and strength.
- STEP — Aqua‑step exercises to build lower‑body strength and endurance.
- Water Walking — Width‑of‑pool walking drills to build endurance.
Wellness Exercise Programs
Community Wellness Center Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Tuesday 8 a.m.–12 p.m. | Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Community Wellness Center — Fully equipped fitness facility with treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, NuSteps and strength equipment.
- Parkinson’s Exercise Class — Stretching and strengthening to improve balance, coordination, gait, posture and flexibility.
Location
Daniel Drake Aquatic Center
151 W. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati OH 45216
uchealth.com/danieldrakecenter • (513) 418‑2727
Program Information
- Session 1: January 6 – February 28
- Session 2: March 3 – April 25
- Session 3: April 28 – June 20
Unless otherwise listed, classes are 50 minutes long. Payment is due at registration. Registration is first‑come, first‑served. No refunds, credits or make‑ups. Participants may enroll in more than one class.
Fees
- Single‑class visit: $11
- Eight‑week session (once / week): $65
- Eight‑week session (twice / week): $100
- Eight‑week session (three / week): $133
- Community Wellness single visit: $8
- Community Wellness 20‑visit pass: $95
- Community Open Pool single visit: $8 | 5‑visit $38 | 10‑visit $65 | 20‑visit $110
- Wellness Center pass: Single visit $8 | 12‑visit $60 | 20‑visit $95
- Combo pass: 10 Wellness + 10 Community Swim $110
- Learn to Swim: Eight sessions $85 (max 4 students per class)
Individualized Programs
Personal Training (Land or Water) — One‑hour session $60 | Four one‑hour sessions $210
30‑minute session $46 | Four 30‑minute sessions $160