Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies, cilt.2, sa.6, ss.841-844, 2022 (Scopus)
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this study is to investigate the
physical development of individuals with mental and
physical problems who receive water therapy in the Special
Education Rehabilitation Center.
Materials and Methods: The study involved 14 mentally
and physically challenged children who received water
therapy at a Special Education Rehabilitation Center. The
age of children is between 7-14 years. The mentally
problematic children who participated in the research are the
children who have moderate and mild mental problems and
the children who have physical problems are the children
who have orthopedic disabilities (walking, running,
jumping, etc.).
For the research, a special movement training program was
prepared for children with mental problems and physical
problems. While preparing the program, support was
received from special educators, physical therapists and
recreation specialists. The research was applied for 2
months, 3 days a week and 60-90 minutes.
Results: At the beginning of the study, it was observed that
children with mental problems were afraid to enter the
water, did not obey the commands, exhibited behaviors that
they did not want to separate from the mother and father,
while the children who had orthopedic problems were afraid
to enter the water, constantly waiting for help, and hesitating
to move unaided in the water.
Conclusion and Evaluation: At the end of the research
process, children with mental problems entered the water
comfortably (85%), even rushed to enter, were not afraid of
water (85%), obeyed the commands more (90%), continued
to work separately from the mother and father (90%), and in
children with orthopedic problems, they entered the water
more willingly (80%), they wanted to move in the water
without waiting for help (85%), It was observed that they
were able to do the movements shown mostly (90%), and
the majority of children (90%) who experienced walking
porbles were able to do walking exercises.
Keywords: Water Therapy, Special Education, Rehabilitation