Introduction to Water Principles for Effective Aquatic Therapy

Description

This webinar provides a foundational understanding of key water principles and their application in aquatic therapy to support effective clinical outcomes. Aquatic environments offer unique therapeutic advantages—including buoyancy, viscosity, hydrostatic pressure, and turbulence—which can be strategically used to enhance function, reduce pain, and support recovery for a wide range of patient populations. From individuals with musculoskeletal limitations and neurological conditions to those with cardiovascular, respiratory, or sensory integration challenges, aquatic therapy can provide tailored, progressive treatment options that may not be feasible on land. This webinar guides physical and occupational therapists through defining, implementing, and adapting aquatic principles to meet individualized therapeutic goals. Applicable across diverse settings including outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, and sports medicine environments, this webinar equips providers with essential strategies to integrate aquatic principles into patient care.

Instructor

Learning Objectives

• Define water principles present in the aquatic environment.
• Clarify how water principles positively impact effective aquatic therapy treatments.
• Recognize how water principles are implemented in aquatic therapy treatment
• Identify how water principles can be progressed or regressed to provide optimum amount of intensity for effective aquatic therapy sessions.

Agenda

All times in Eastern Time.

6:00pm–6:05pm

Chapter 1: Water Principles Defined

6:05pm–6:30pm

Chapter 2: Positive Impact and Implementation of Water Principles on Successful Aquatic Therapy Treatments

6:30pm–6:50pm

Chapter 3: Progression and Regression Using Water Principles to Provide Optimum Intensity for Effective Aquatic Therapy

6:50pm–6:55pm

Break

6:55pm–7:10pm

Question and Answer Session

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