Date of Award
1998
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT)
Department
Physical Therapy
First Advisor
Beverly Johnson
Keywords
Hydrotherapy
Abstract
Aquatic physical therapy (APT) has been defined as a comprehensive therapeutic approach that benefits a person physically, emotionally, and psychologically through active participation in an individualized pool program. The purpose of this study is to review the literature regarding aquatic therapy and neurologic symptoms to provide physical therapy students and professionals with techniques and exercises that can be used to treat persons who present with neurologic disorders.
The history of hydrotherapy, the relative properties of water, the contraindications, precautions, and indications of aquatic exercise, and the definitions and treatments of specific neurologic symptoms will be addressed. The symptom specific techniques and exercises presented will assist physical therapists and students in implementing aquatic neurorehabilitation into their practice.
Recommended Citation
Skjefte, Jennifer, "Aquatic Physical Therapy Techniques for Neurologic Symptoms" (1998). Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects. 412.
https://commons.und.edu/pt-grad/412