How does aqua therapy help children with cerebral palsy?
Being in the water allows many children to move more easily, since it reduces pressure on bones and joints. This then enables the children to strengthen muscles in the water through exercise. Being in the water also gives parents, caregivers, and the child an opportunity can have fun together with water play. In addition, children with cerebral palsy can work on aerobic exercises in the water, improving their overall muscle tone and cardiac health. In general, water therapy increases coordination and endurance while reducing stress.
