Aquatic Therapy for Children

Abstract

Aquatic therapy has long been highlighted in the literature as a potentially powerful therapeutic intervention. This review will highlight basic definitions of aquatic therapy, review salient research, and identify specific diagnoses that may benefit from aquatic therapy. Online resources, blogs, and books that occupational therapists may find helpful when considering aquatic therapy interventions for their pediatric clients will be reviewed.

Keywords:

• aquatic therapy
• occupational therapy
• pediatrics