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Aquatic therapy can lead to improved mobility and health in
individuals with various conditions.
This case report looks at an
activity-specific aquatic therapy targeting gait for a patient with incomplete
spinal cord injury (iSCI).
The patient participated in an
individualized aquatic therapy program two times a week for 6 weeks. Assessment
occurred prior to the intervention. There were two follow-up assessments after
the intervention. Follow-up assessment 1 was completed within the same week as
the final intervention. Follow-up assessment 2 was completed 4 weeks after the
first follow-up to assess for carryover. RESULTS: Improvements that met minimal
detectable change and minimal clinically important difference were noted in The
Walking for Spinal Cord Injury Index-II, Spinal Cord Injury Functional Ambulation
Index gait parameters, and gait speed. DISCUSSION: An activity-specific aquatic
therapy program improved gait in a patient with iSCI. The properties of water
create a practical environment for safe practice of skills. Further studies are
warranted in large samples.

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