Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is a form of physical therapy that is carried out in water and can be particularly effective for children and young people with disabilities. The warm water allows for movement that is gentle on the joints and provides an ideal environment to improve strength, endurance and mobility.

Hydrotherapy can be used for various conditions, including cerebral palsy, muscular hypotonia, spina bifida, but also for injuries or orthopaedic problems. During therapy, specially trained therapists help the children to improve their motor skills by carrying out specific exercises in the water.

The buoyancy of the water enables children who have difficulty walking or standing due to their disability to perform movements more easily and without pain. The water can also help to relax and reduce stress, thereby increasing the children's sense of well-being.

Hydrotherapy can also help to improve body awareness, coordination and fine motor skills. In addition, it can help to boost children's self-confidence and improve their social skills by interacting with other children in a group therapy setting.

Overall, hydrotherapy offers a gentle and effective therapy option for children and adolescents with disabilities that can not only improve motor skills, but also children's physical and emotional health.