Rehabs with pools provide a unique opportunity for exercise and relaxation, which can enhance your recovery experience. Some rehabs may also use their pool for hydrotherapy and group water exercises. Rehabs with swimming therapy typically have qualified instructors leading water exercises.
How Pools Can Enhance Recovery
A relaxing space during treatment can help you process your therapy sessions and your goals in recovery. Laying poolside also offers time for total relaxation, mindfulness, and rest, all of which can aid your recovery.
Swimming offers a fun form of exercise, too. You could swim with others in treatment to grow your connection and enjoy a substance-free activity together.
Safety Measures for Rehabs With Pools
Rehabs’ level of safety measures and practices may vary. Most will have a life preserver on hand or other flotation devices. Some rehabs may also have a staff member supervise pool use. If you or others at rehab are a risk to themselves, the rehab may not allow clients to use the pool.
Pool Availability at Rehab
In mild climates, most outdoor pools will close in the fall, winter, and spring. In warmer climates, outdoor pools may stay open through the fall, spring, and even the winter. Rehabs with indoor pools can keep them open year-round.
Most rehabs will have time set aside for leisure activities like pool time. They may welcome you to use the pool in the evenings, afternoons, or all-day on the weekends. If your rehab has structured water aerobics classes you may attend those sessions as part of your daily or weekly therapy schedule.