The effect of hydrotherapy on the functioning and quality of life of children and young adults with cerebral palsy

Abstract

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of paralysis in infancy and childhood. There is evidence that the integration of hydrotherapy in the treatment program can significantly contribute to the rehabilitation of children and young people with CP by improving their functional limitations and overall, their quality of life. The purpose of this review was to present recent research data on the contribution and efficacy of hydrotherapy in the rehabilitation of children and young adults with CP. The Google Scholar and PubMed databases were searched with the following keywords: cerebral palsy, hydrotherapy, rehabilitation. This review included 11 articles. The results of our research show that hydrotherapy, both as an individual treatment and in combination with a standard land-based exercise program, can significantly contribute to the improvement of gross mobility, the improvement of exercise endurance and the improvement of the quality of life of people with CP. Ideal dosage of hydrotherapy programs, according to the research included in the review is 2-3 sessions per week for more than six weeks. However, it should be noted that the literature is still limited and further research is needed.

Hydrotheraphy terhadap Spastik Otot Anak Cerebral Palsy di Sekolah Luar Biasa

“…Anak selama pelaksanaan intervensi terlihat bahagia, bisa diatur atau diajak bekerja sama, anak-anak tersebut sangat kooperatif dan antusias untuk mau melakukan intervensi. Hydrotherapy ini didukung dengan pengaturan pada suhu, durasi, lokasi dan tekanan, menghasilkan rangsangan yang berbeda berpengaruh pada penurunan spastik otot, serta berdasarkan literatur yang luas manfaat hydrotherapy dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan kekebalan, memulihkan rasa sakit, fungsi kardiovaskular dan pernapasan dan mengatasi kelelahan, obesitas, stres dan kecemasan (Bairaktaridou et al, 2021). Temperatur suhu yang ditingkatkan hangat atau panas akan menstimulasi sensoris di bawah kulit dengan reaksi berlawanan yaitu akan melemaskan otot agar terjadi dilatasi pembuluh darah perifer yang bertujuan untuk mencegah konduksi panas yang berlebihan pada tubuh.…”

“…Hydrotherapi ini didukung dengan pengaturan pada suhu, durasi, lokasi dan tekanan, menghasilkan rangsangan yang berbeda dalam sistem yang berbeda dari tubuh. Berdasarkan literatur, secara luas hydrotherapy dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkan kekebalan, memulihkan rasa sakit, fungsi kardiovaskular dan pernapasan dan mengatasi kelelahan, obesitas, stres dan kecemasan (Bairaktaridou et al, 2021). Tinjauan sistematis lain yang diterbitkan pada tahun 2021 menunjukkan bahwa hidroterapi dapat membantu meningkatkan fungsi motorik dan aktivitas anak-anak dan remaja dengan CP, dan dapat meningkatkan kualitas hidup mereka, yang mencakup 9 uji coba terkontrol secara acak (RCT) (Chen et al, 2021).…”

The Effect of Eight Weeks of Aquatic Exercises on Muscle Strength in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study

“…Hydrotherapy can relieve the symptoms of the disease, as well as improve motor and cognitive abilities in many Help diseases. [ 9 ] Different training conditions in an aqueous environment reduce overload on the joints and prevent injury. Floating also allows one to perform exercises that one cannot do on the ground.…”

“…Floating also allows one to perform exercises that one cannot do on the ground. [ 9 ] Water sports are safer and safer than land sports for such people because the anti-gravity buoyancy force in the water environment acts as a resistance force. The water environment is suitable for comfortable and easy movement of people with mobility problems on the ground.…”