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Thank you for reply to my discussion. I am going to look for these books and use them as resources for my research. Thank you again. If you think of or come across any peer reviewed journal articles that support aquatic therapy let me know.
"Aquatic Exercise Therapy" written by Andrea Bates and Norm Hanson
"Aquatic Rehabilitation" written by Richard Ruoti, David Morris and Andrew Cole
Lori Thein Brody has some books and articles as well.
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- How are you involved in aquatic therapy?
- I am currently enrolled in a Masters Occupational Therapy Program at Keuka College. I am conducting my graduate research projects on the preceived effects of aquatic therapy for stroke survivors. I have been interested in aquatic therapy since I received it when I was going through rehabilitation from ACL surgery.
- Your discipline or title (PT, OT, CTRS, ATC, SLP, Watsu practitioner, adapted aquatics instructor, whatever!)
- Occupational therapy student
- Location (city, state, country)
- Keuka Park, New York, United States of America
- Main patient populations:
- Geriatric
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Aquatic therapy and stroke survivors
I am currently a graduate student in an occupational therapy program. I am working on my graduate research project and my topic is aquatic therapy focusing on stroke rehabilitation. I am wondering if anyone has resources to get peer reviewed journal articles on the benefits of aquatic therapy. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Posted on September 23, 2009 at 4:23pm —
Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 10:39am on December 5, 2009,
Mary O'Leary said…
- Sure! Let me know how I can help!
- At 6:17pm on November 9, 2009,
Mary Malamisura said…
- Yes, I will help out with your survey. Let me know what you need.
Mary Malamisura, PT
- At 4:41pm on November 9, 2009,
Laura Srygley said…
- Hi Stephanie,
I am a watsu therapist and see many different clients, and have had a lot of success with one who recently had a stroke. All I have is my anectdotal evidence from him, but would love to keep up with what you find out. I would like to talk to Dr's at the stroke clinic here in Seattle and hopefully get client referrals.
- At 2:17pm on November 9, 2009,
Johanne Audy-LeBlond said…
- I have a reference but with limited info: Balance research done on stroke patients (Morris et al, 1996) I strongly recommend you get in contact with Johann Lambeck, an international Halliwick gruru. His email address is: lambeck.hydro@freeler.nl. He is internationally renowned for his involvement in the Halliwick programme and for his participation in the international aquatic therapy seminar given yearly in Switzerland.
- At 9:51am on November 7, 2009,
Johanne Audy-LeBlond said…
- I have been working with stroke survivors for the past 8 years and I've had good to great results from within the year of the stroke to 4 years post stroke. It's amasing what the properties of water can do along with proper use of equipment. Often we get into a comfortable routine as therapists and forget that each client is unique even if they present the same diagnosis. That is where we get the best results, when we consider the individual's unique needs. I am a kinisiologist with masters courses in aquatic therapy. I have been in the aquatic therapy arena for 16 years. If I can be of any help for your research, let me know.
- At 6:36am on November 7, 2009,
Sulis (Sara Firman) said…
- Great! I'm delighted to assist anyone looking into the art and science of aquatics.
- At 8:37pm on November 6, 2009,
nancy higgs said…
- I would be more than happy to, Stephanie! What is your Master's in? Is it ok that I am a nurse and not a therapist?
- At 5:02pm on November 6, 2009,
Paula Richley Geigle PT PhD said…
- yes, i will complete your survey--did you pilot test it with 'experts in psychometrics' prior to distributing? best, paula
- At 4:56pm on November 6, 2009,
Shari Aizenman said…
- I will pass this along to a friend who does watsu who used aquatic therapy to recover from two strokes. shari
- At 4:56pm on November 6, 2009,
Sharon MacTavish said…
- Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise recently published an article, Insight into Muscle Activity during Deep Water Running by Masumoto. It shows improved muscle strength and ventilation. Very technical but supportive. Sharon
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