Pediatric Aquatic Therapy
Cooper Rehabilitation
315 Highway 35
Middletown, NJ 07701
Phone Number: (201) 320-8873
Children are challenged physically, developmentally, emotionally and functionally, while having fun
Aquatic therapy takes advantage of all of the properties of water so children can learn new movement patterns and become more independent.
Conditions that can benefit from water therapy include:
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Brachial plexus injury
• Brain injury
• Cerebral palsy
• Childhood obesity
• Developmental delays
• Down syndrome
• Hypotonia
• Impaired Motor Planning and Coordination
• Muscular dystrophy
• Orthopedic injuries
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Sensory integration Disorders
• Sports injuries
Therapeutic techniques in a heated pool provide many benefits, which include improved:
• Joint mobility and muscle flexibility
• Head and trunk control
• Sensory feedback
• Attention span & sensory motor integration
• Balance and posture
• Symmetry, strength and endurance
• Language and communication
• Self-esteem, confidence, and motivation!
Aquatic therapy is a pool based treatment program with wonderful benefits for kids.
• The resistance of the water increases strength and the ability to move the joints.
• There is constant sensory input because the water stimulates the body with gentle movement and pressure.
• Muscles relax and are easier to stretch because the pool is heated.
• Working in the water lets kids do things they may not be able to do on land.
• Kids can work harder because it takes less effort and is more fun.
Keywords: Aquatic, therapy, occupational, physical, speech, cerebral palsy, autism