Aquability offers individual and group aquatic programs and training courses for carers and therapists across New South Wales. It is a service for children and adults with cerebral palsy or similar conditions.
Programs
Using the skills of trained aquatic physiotherapists, Aquability designs programs for local community groups
that promote:
- Reinforcement of land based skills
- Increased gross motor coordination
- Increased range of movement and flexibility
- Increased muscle strength
- Improved balance and posture
- Improved fitness and endurance
- Water confidence
- Water safety
- Water skills based on the Halliwick method
- Achievement of independence in the water
- Basic swimming skills
- Relaxation and enjoyment
Benefits of Aquatic Activities
- Allows independence of movement not possible on land
- Decreases swelling, improves circulation and reduces pain
- Decreases weight bearing, enabling easier walking and general mobility
- Reduces muscle spasm allowing relaxation
- Improves water confidence, water skills and basic swimming skills
- Encourages fitness
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