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Exploring the Aquatic Environment for Disabled Children: How We Can Conceptualize and Advance Interventions With the ICF

Abstract

The aquatic environment provides a unique venue in which children to have an opportunity to thrive. Given the distinct properties of water, swimming not only fosters physical activity but also provides therapeutic benefits for children with disabilities. Over the past decade there has been a substantial increase in the number of articles published on pediatric aquatic interventions. As indicated by the diversity of participants, the various …

Authors

Cross A; Rosenbaum P; Gorter JW

Journal

Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Vol. 25, No. 1-2, pp. 59–76

Publisher

Begell House

Publication Date

2013

DOI

10.1615/critrevphysrehabilmed.2013007962

ISSN

0896-2960

Labels

McMaster Research Centers and Institutes (RCI)