A technique for improving the mental well-being of individuals with disabilities through aquatic-based physical therapy

Authors

  • Novakovskiy S.V. Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin
  • Machaidze E. Georgian State Pedagogical University of Physical Education and Sports
  • Kondratovich S.V. Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin
  • Taranchuk A.A. Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin

Keywords:

: body-oriented therapy, hydro-rehabilitation, psycho-emotional state, limitations in health, adaptive physical culture.

Abstract

Objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of aquatic-based therapy on the mental well-being of individuals with disabilities.

Methods and structure of the study. The study involved 19 participants ranging in age from 5 to 18 years, with diverse health conditions. The research focuses on the design of classes in a water-based environment for individuals with disabilities. A novel approach has been implemented to evaluate alterations in the psychological and emotional activity of individuals with disabilities: assessing their general psychological and emotional state through psychodiagnostic techniques, monitoring their physiological indicators, and examining their capacity for consciously regulating these indicators during BOS procedures.

Results and conclusions. The experiment demonstrated that the techniques and tools employed in water-based physical therapy classes should not only aim to enhance physical development indicators, but also to foster the development of cognitive, motivational, regulatory, communicative, and emotional aspects in children with disabilities. The findings underscore the significance of implementing the proposed approach for assessing the psychological and emotional well-being of children with disabilities, allowing for a comprehensive evaluation of the changes in their emotional and motor activity.

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Published

11-05-2025

How to Cite

Novakovskiy S.V., Machaidze E., Kondratovich S.V., & Taranchuk A.A. (2025). A technique for improving the mental well-being of individuals with disabilities through aquatic-based physical therapy. Theory and Practice of Physical Culture, (3), 41–43. Retrieved from http://tpfk.ru/index.php/TPPC/article/view/1290

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ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS