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How Swimming Can Help with Young Children Who Have Cerebral Palsy

Pediatric aquatic physical therapy uses the properties of the water such as buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, and thermal effects to help with gait impairments.<br>https://www.team4kids.com/how-swimming-can-help-with-young-children-who-have-cerebral-palsy/

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How Swimming Can Help with Young Children Who Have Cerebral Palsy

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  1. How Swimming Can Help with Young Children who Have Cerebral Palsy.

  2. Cerebral Palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood, according to the CDC. In 2008, 58.2% of children with CP could walk independently, 11.3% walked using a hand-held mobility device, and 30.6% had limited or no walking ability. Secondary problems that can develop as a result of CP include reduced walking speed and a limited ability of children to participate. The abnormal gait can also cause fatigue and pain in some cases. In the Journal of Pediatric Physical Therapy a research report was published showing the amazing benefits of aquatic therapy on children with Cerebral Palsy. The research covered ages of 7- 17 years old and consisted of two groups, a control and swimming group. The intervention lasted 20 weeks with assessments of both groups taken at the 5, 10 and 20 week marks. Visit today at our new Peoria location In Arizona

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