Aquatic Therapy for Children With Neuromotor Deficits

Description

The purpose of this study is to explore the feasibility, fidelity and acceptability of an aquatic therapy assessment and intervention for children ages 3-9 with neuromotor deficits such as cerebral palsy. The intervention takes place in a warm water therapy pool, twice a week for ten weeks and targets swim safety skills, upper extremity function and self care participation and performance.

Conditions

Cerebral Palsy, Hypoxia, Brain

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to explore the feasibility, fidelity and acceptability of an aquatic therapy assessment and intervention for children ages 3-9 with neuromotor deficits such as cerebral palsy. The intervention takes place in a warm water therapy pool, twice a week for ten weeks and targets swim safety skills, upper extremity function and self care participation and performance.

Aquatic Therapy for Children With Neuromotor Deficits

Aquatic Therapy for Children With Neuromotor Deficits

Condition
Cerebral Palsy
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Columbus

Erika Kemp, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 3-9 years for the children, 18+ for the parents/guardians.
  • * child with neuro-motor diagnosis (CP, hypoxia, etc.)
  • * child impairments in upper extremity function
  • * child deficits in performance of self care activities
  • * compromised airway
  • * uncontrolled seizures

Ages Eligible for Study

3 Years to 9 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Ohio State University,

Study Record Dates

2024-11-30