Aquatic aerobic exercise for children with cerebral palsy: a pilot intervention study.

Conclusion: Ambulatory children with CP may improve their gross motor skills and walking endurance after an aquatic exercise program held twice per week for 14 weeks, utilizing moderate-to-vigorous exercise intensity and consisting of functional activities.
PMID: 24328930 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - December 16, 2013 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Fragala-Pinkham MA, Smith HJ, Lombard KA, Barlow C, O'Neil ME Tags: Physiother Theory Pract Source Type: research