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Research Rewind: 2023 Evidence to Support Aquatic Therapy for Cerebral Palsy

A list of research from 2022 and 2023 supporting aquatic therapy for children with cerebral palsy, from motor function and range of motion to paddle boarding and aqua-plyometrics.

By Andrea Salzman, MS, PT2 min read

  • Neuro
  • Pediatrics
  • Research
  • Sports
First published January 3, 2024 on atuseminars.com

Each year I gather the new research on aquatic therapy for cerebral palsy. Here is the list from that year.

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A girl at the pool wall reaches up to set a pink block on the deck.
Recent research supports aquatic therapy for motor function in children with cerebral palsy.

Recent research to support aquatic therapy for CP

"A systematic review of the effects of aquatic therapy on motor functions in children with cerebral palsy"

MM Mujawar - 2022 -  in cerebral palsy patients when provided with aquatic therapy were significantly improved ...

"A Novel Intervention: Stand Up Paddle Boarding Aquatic Therapy (SUPAT) for Pediatric Patients With Cerebral Palsy: 2 Case Studies"

AD Walz, S Doran, P Potter, Y Chen - … of Aquatic Physical Therapy, 2022 - journals.lww.com… therapeutic intervention to traditional aquatic therapy and an … Aquatic therapy is an ...

"Comparing Aquatic Therapy to Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy in Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review"

W Chan, Z Dair, E Nercessian - 2022 - search.proquest.com… cerebral palsy and adolescent and aquatic therapy or hydrotherapy or pool therapy or ...

"Effects of aquatic therapy practices on range of motion in children with cerebral palsy"

AH Moradifili, M Sheikh, F Bagherzadeh… - Sport Sciences and …, 2022 - sshr.ut.ac.ir… of aquatic therapy practices range of motion in cerebral palsy children. Twenty children 7-12 ...

"Efficacy of aquatic exercise on pulmonary function and aquatic skills performance in older children with cerebral palsy. Randomized controlled study"

AAM Abdelaal, D Atia - Physiotherapy Quarterly - termedia.pl… Pediatric aquatic therapy on motor function and enjoyment in children diagnosed with ...

"The effects of Halliwick aquatic exercises on gross motor function of children aged from 3 to 5 years with spastic cerebral palsy"

SA Hamed, MM ElMeligie… - Pedagogy of Physical …, 2023 - sportpedagogy.org.ua… An experienced aquatic therapist certified by International Aquatic Therapy Faculty (IATF) ...

"Effect of a structured aqua-plyometric exercise program on postural control and functional ability in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy: A two-arm randomized …"

RK Elnaggar, M Alghadier, MS Abdrabo… - …, 2022 - content.iospress.com… physical therapy (Control group; n = 28) or the Aqua-PLYO … children with hemiplegic cerebral ...

"Factors influencing the use of aquatic therapy: perspectives from occupational therapists"

S Young, T Collins - International Journal of Therapy And …, 2022 - magonlinelibrary.com… that children with cerebral palsy in an aquatic therapy group scored higher on … cerebral ...

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First published January 3, 2024 on atuseminars.com · Last updated October 19, 2026 · Permanent URL: https://www.aquatictherapyuniversity.com/blog/2023-evidence-to-support-aquatic-therapy-for-cerebral-palsy

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Salzman, A. (2024, January 3). Research Rewind: 2023 Evidence to Support Aquatic Therapy for Cerebral Palsy. Aquatic Therapy University Blog. ATU Educational Services, LLC. https://www.aquatictherapyuniversity.com/blog/2023-evidence-to-support-aquatic-therapy-for-cerebral-palsy

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