Aquatherapy provides a unique and motivating perspective to typical therapy for children. In the water, individuals can normally complete the activities they cannot do on land. In aquatherapy, it is assumed that the increased function in the water will carry over to increased function on land. Research on aquatherapy has shown functional outcomes in fewer sessions than land-based therapy.
What are the benefits of Aquatherapy?
- Increased range of motion
- Improvement of functional strength
- Increased awareness of posture
- Slows speed of movement
- Provides resistance
- Prevents rapid falls
- Reduces anxiety & builds confidence
- Decreases proprioceptive deficiency
- Increases tactile stimulation throughout the body
- Increase flexibility, balance, coordination and endurance
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