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Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy has
become a popular form of therapy for
children, parents and therapists.
The water is a natural motivator
and allows children to become more aware
of their bodies, their movements and
their breathing.
Aquatic therapy
goals are determined based on
evaluations performed on land and carry
over to the child’s daily life.
Goals of aquatic therapy may
include:
- Decreasing pain
- Increasing functional mobility
- Improving posture, balance and
coordination
- Improving sensory feedback and
body awareness
- Encouraging vocalization and
verbalization
- Increasing strength and
endurance
- Improving range of motion
- Promoting relaxation
- Managing muscle tone
For
more information, call (815) 971-5022.
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