• 1) Effects of aquatic therapy on balance in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    • Older adults who participated in aquatic physical therapy demonstrated significant improvement in dynamic balance.

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    2) Effects of aquatic physical therapy on balance and gait of patients with Parkinson's disease

    • People with Parkinson’s showed a statistically significant improvement in balance, gait, and reduction of fear of falling when they participated in aquatic physical therapy.

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    3) Aquatic Therapy to Improve Balance Dysfunction in Older Adults

    • Aquatic physical therapy was found to be an effective option for many older adults to practice balance. 

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    4) Effects of Aqua Aerobic Therapy Exercise for Older Adults on Muscular Strength, Agility and Balance to Prevent Falling during Gait

    • Aquatic Physical Therapy was found to improve functional balance in older adults

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  • Coming Soon!

  • Coming Soon!

  • 1) A Review On The Effectiveness Of Aquatic Therapy In Pediatric Rehabilitation

    • Aquatic Therapy is found to be effective for a variety of diagnoses including CP, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, developmental coordination disorder, and neurobehavioral disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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    2) The Effectiveness of Aquatic Therapy on Motor and Social Skill as Well as Executive Function in Children With Neurodevelopmental Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    • This article finds that aquatic therapy is found to improve balance, mental health, independent movement, and water safety skills.

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    3) The Effect Of Aquatic Therapy At Different Levels Of Water Depth On Functional Balance And Walking Capacity In Children With Cerebral Palsy

    • Walking in water was found to improve functional balance and gait skills in children with CP after 12 sessions. 

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    4) Pediatric Aquatic Therapy on Motor Function and Enjoyment in Children Diagnosed With Cerebral Palsy of Various Motor Severities

    • Children with CP who participated in aquatic physical therapy showed improvement in the Gross Motor Function Measure and reported more enjoyment of physical activity in general. These findings were found in every classification of CP, even the most impacted. These findings demonstrate that pediatric aquatic therapy can be an effective and alternative therapy for children with cerebral palsy no matter how impacted they are. 

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    5) The Effect of Aquatic Physical Therapy on Children With Down Syndrome

    • Children with Down Syndrome showed improvements in balance, functional strength, mobility,  and enjoyment of water-related activities. This article also notes that Aquatic Physical Therapy was found to have the same benefits for children with SMA and Developmental Coordination Disorder. 

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