Presenter
Matile Kaplan, OT/S
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
Aquatic Therapy (AT) helps with physical, mental, and psychosocial components of recovery. Substantial evidence shows that traditional (on-land) therapy has a positive impact on quality of life and occupational performance. However, limited research exists on the impact of combining traditional and aquatic therapies on rehabilitation outcomes and occupational engagement. Aquatic therapy has been a therapeutic modality since 2400 B.C. and is not fully exploited despite having strong evidence of its benefits (B.E. Kauffman & B.W. Kauffman, 2014; Chesapeake Bay Aquatic and Physical Therapy, 2024). There is a large gap in the literature about the benefits of combining aquatic and on-land therapies on occupational performance, engagement, and quality of life. Therefore, referral rates to AT are low due to the existing perceptions and insufficient awareness of the benefits (Hydroworx, 2024).
Faculty Mentor
Kathryn Burke, O.T.D., OTR/L
Academic Discipline
College of Health & Wellness
Repository Citation
Kaplan, Matile, "Benefits of Aquatic Therapy in Older Adults" (2025). Student Research Design & Innovation Symposium. 191.
https://scholarsarchive.jwu.edu/innov_symposium/191
