Aquatic therapy combines the principles of a typical physical or occupational therapy session with the benefits of a warm water environment. The properties of water can help facilitate range of motion, provide resistance against movement, relax and stretch muscles or provide weight bearing in a reduced gravity environment.
Some of the patients who can be helped through aquatic therapy include:
- Children with hypertonicity or increased stiffness
- Orthopedic rehabilitation patients
- Children with sensory integration disorders
- Children with hypotonicity or weakness
- Children who need a new and exciting therapeutic environment to enhance motivation
