Physical Benefits of Aquatics:

• Increases coordination
• Improves circulation
• Strengthens and re-educates muscles
• Decreases spasticity
• Increases and/or maintains joint flexibility
• Promotes relaxation
• Improves balance and coordination
• Increases cardiovascular endurance
• Improves body awareness with sensory feedback
• Improves respiratory base
• Improves coordination of respiration and phonation
• Improves attending skills
• Improves organization of sensory input

Psychological Benefits of Aquatics:

• Improves morale
• Stimulates motivation
• Improves self-image
• Allows for successful achievement opportunities
• Encourages self-discovery of one's abilities
• Provides positive recreational involvement
• Provides opportunity for socialization skills

Benefits of Aquatic Therapy at New Berlin Therapies:

• Water adjustment initiated
• Carryover of therapeutic goals by licensed therapists who are trained in the area of aquatics
• A fun alternative to traditional land treatment
• Introduction to a recreation and leisure activity
• Opportunities for family education and carryover of therapeutic goals