Ask Andrea: Renting a community pool for aquatic therapy

Byline: Andrea Salzman, MS, PT

Question: Our facilities are initiating an aquatic program in a hotel pool.  We would appreciate guidance toward the most updated rules and regulations, specifically re: the pool being closed to the public v. a section being roped off.

Answer: Look through these links to find rules and resources for updated guidelines!

Does Medicare Require the Therapist to be in the Pool?

Medicare Billing and Coding Regulations

(Indiv Ed): Intro to Aquatics: "The Aquatic Therapy Bootcamp" (video+manual)

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