Rehabilitation in water forms a significant part of the treatment of disabled children.

Its combination with swimming elements is one of the efficient methods for static/dynamic development.

DatsoPic 1.0 © 2006 by Andrey DatsoWe apply water as a part of the natural environment of humans to improve tactile/kinaesthetic/vestibular sensory perception.
Our goal is to use the physical properties of water to create a favourable medium for the sustainable development of good motor skills and routines.

 

 

We shall briefly explore the physical properties of water and their influence on the human organism.

*The temperature of the water develops the sense of touch and strengthens the human organism and its immune system

*Water’s buoyancy reduces the pressure of gravity on the body and allows for a wider variety of physical exercises.

*The hydrostatic equilibrium stimulates blood circulation and facilitates its flow from the lower limbs to the lungs and the heart .

*The function of water’s density is twofold: on the one hand, it reduces effort and facilitates movement, and on the other, it provides resistance, which can be used for the development of motor functions.

This untypical rehabilitation medium strengthens the cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal, muscular systems, and balances the excitation and inhibition processes of the nervous system.

A fundamental principle in our work is to design individual procedures for children suffering form severe motor and mental disabilities and group procedures for children with independent abilities.

Individual procedures are designed in accordance with the child’s motor abilities and aims at preparing him or her for physical independence.

DatsoPic 1.0 © 2006 by Andrey DatsoGroup procedures create a social environment and develop children’s propensity for teamwork.

Aquatic rehabilitation procedures are carried out in a children’s pool (0,70 m deep); and modified swimming procedures are carried out in an Olympic size swimming pool (50 m long).