#CPorgInformation — Has your family had any experience with aqua therapy? Would you recommend it for individuals who have CP? Aqua therapy is one of the best environments for a child with CP to improve physical functioning, especially if the child is not ambulatory. What sets aquatic therapy apart from traditional physical therapy is that the water – which in and of itself is known for restorative and detoxifying properties – provides buoyancy that makes aerobic and anaerobic exercises easy to perform effectively, and safely. Additionally, if the water is warm, it has a massage effect on muscles, joints and ligaments that often times are over-used and in pain. Click below to learn more.
Posted on: Fri, 01 Aug 2014 22:00:01 +0000