Aquatic Therapy to Address Obesity and Deconditioning in Pediatrics (AT)

Course overview

Obesity and physical deconditioning among children and adolescents especially those with disabilities pose significant barriers to health, participation, and development. This webinar presents aquatic therapy as a powerful and accessible intervention to combat these challenges. Clinicians will explore the physiological, psychosocial, and environmental factors contributing to pediatric obesity, and how aquatic environments offer a supportive, lower-impact setting to improve endurance, strength, coordination, and overall engagement. With a focus on evidence-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and functional aquatic exercise, participants will learn to apply progressive, goal-oriented strategies tailored to the needs and abilities of pediatric clients. This webinar is intended for physical and occupational therapy professionals working with children and adolescents in clinical, community, or school-based settings.