ArticleInternational journal of pediatrics2011
Aquatic exercise programs for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: what do we know and where do we go?
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- The effects of hydrotherapy on athletic ability in children with cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of Aquatic Exercise on Balance, Motor Function and Neuromuscular Performance in Children and Young Adults with Disabilities: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Effects of swimming intervention on motor competence and dynamic balance in children at risk for developmental coordination disorder: a pre-post intervention study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Swimming for Children with Disability: Experiences of Rehabilitation and Swimming Professionals in Australia.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Assessing Aquatic Readiness as a Health-Enhancing Measure in Young Swimmers with Physical Disabilities: The Revised Aquatic Independence Measure (AIM-2).International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Design and validation of AQUA CHILD-Pre-aquatic questionnaire assessing child development.Brain and behavior · 2024Article
- Feasibility of Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth (ICF-CY) as a Framework for Aquatic Activities: A Scoping Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: Accuracy in Aquatic Activities Reports among Children with Developmental Delay.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- The Effect of Eight Weeks of Aquatic Exercises on Muscle Strength in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study.Advanced biomedical research · 2023Article
- Physical therapist-led swimming lessons for children with cerebral palsy: a report of 2 cases.Journal of physical therapy science · 2021Article
- The Otteroo: A Case Series Exploring Its Potential to Support Physical Therapy Intervention in Infants with or at Risk for Developmental Delay.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Influence of Aquatic Therapy in Children and Youth with Cerebral Palsy: A Qualitative Case Study in a Special Education School.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Assessment of the Clinical Effects of Aquatic-based Exercises in the Treatment of Children With Juvenile Dermatomyositis: A 2x2 Controlled-Crossover Trial.Archives of rheumatology · 2020Article
- The carry-over effect of an aquatic-based intervention in children with cerebral palsy.African journal of disability · 2018Article
- The effect of aquatic exercise on spasticity, quality of life, and motor function in cerebral palsy.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2017Article
- The effect of aquatic intervention on the gross motor function and aquatic skills in children with cerebral palsy.Journal of human kinetics · 2012Article
- Accelerometry: a feasible method to quantify physical activity in ambulatory and nonambulatory adolescents with cerebral palsy.International journal of pediatrics · 2012Article
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Abstract
Aquatic exercise programs may be a beneficial form of therapy for children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP), particularly for those with significant movement limitations where land-based physical activity is difficult. The most recently published systematic review (2005) on aquatic interventions in children with CP found supportive but insufficient evidence on its effectiveness. The aim of this paper is to review recently published literature since 2005 with a focus on aquatic exercise for children with CP. In total, six new studies were published with a main focus on aerobic aquatic interventions in higher functioning children and adolescents with CP. Swimming is one of the most frequently reported physical activities in children and adolescents with CP. Therefore, information on its safety and benefits is highly needed, for those with more severe CP in particular. Research design issues are discussed to help guide future research and practice.
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