Welcome back! Last week I discussed how aquatic therapy is
an effective form of stroke rehabilitation due to the range of movement and
resistance the pool water provides. This week I will discuss the benefits of aquatic
therapy for children with cerebral palsy.
Cerebral Palsy is a neurological disorder caused by a brain
injury or malformation that occurs during brain development. Children
with cerebral palsy have affected body movement and muscle coordination and balance
(Defintion of cerebral palsy, n.d.). Physical exercise is an increasingly popular therapeutic
method to help improve “muscle strength, aerobic capacity, and gross motor
function” (Kelly & Darrah, 2007, p.838) in children with cerebral palsy.
Past exercise therapies for children with cerebral
palsy have been land-based. The aquatic environment is a more suitable
therapeutic environment for children with cerebral palsy because the water allows
children with mobility impairments to move more freely and with less strain.
The buoyancy of the water assists with posture and and the resistance of the
water aids in muscle strengthening (Kelly & Darrah, 2007, p.839). Additionally, aquatic therapy in groups
provides the ability to incorporate games and socialization into therapy.
The pool is an ideal setting for therapy for children with
cerebral palsy. Activities in the pool increase physical activity and allow for
socialization. Join me next week to discuss the effectiveness of aquatic
therapy on individuals with spinal cord injuries!
Refences:
Kelly,
M., & Darrah, J. (2007). Aquatic exercise for children with cerebral palsy.
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 47(12), 838-842.
doi:10.1111/j.1469-8749.2005.tb01091.x
Definition
of Cerebral Palsy (n.d.). Retrieved October 07, 2016, from
http://www.cerebralpalsy.org/about-cerebral-palsy/definition
A very strong post! JM
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