WHAT IS THE AQUATIC PHYSIOTHERAPY GROUP:

The Aquatic Physiotherapy Group (AQPG) is a special interest group (SIG) of The SASP established in 2009. The vision is to promote and develop a high standard of aquatic physiotherapy in South Africa, raise the profile of aquatic physiotherapy rehabilitation within the profession, and educate and facilitate access to other healthcare practitioners and the public.

Aquatic physiotherapy is a form of physiotherapy conducted mostly in a heated pool. In this form, the unique, beneficial physiological and physical properties of water are combined with the physiotherapist's knowledge and skill to provide rehabilitation.

Aquatic physiotherapy can be used as a medium in almost all patient populations:

• to decrease pain
• to improve the range of joint motion and flexibility of muscles
• to decrease muscle spasm and spasticity
• to increase muscle strength and endurance
• to improve circulation and reduce swelling
• to improve joint stability, balance and coordination
• to maintain and improve fitness
• in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• in sport/dance cross-training
• in falls prevention
• to facilitate relaxation
• to promote a general feeling of wellbeing

 WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF AQPG MEMBERSHIP?

• Be part of a network of other physiotherapists interested in aquatic therapy.
• Free online journal club, 6 per year amounting to 12 CPD points.
• Discounted webinars.
• Discount on several different courses on aquatic physiotherapy, ranging from Foundation to Patient Population and Technique Specific Courses, as well as certain International Courses.
• Option to study towards an AQPT qualification (APDL2).
• Assistance with the design, set up and running of an aquatic physiotherapy practice.
• Quarterly AQPG Newsletters.
• Access to a WhatsApp group.
• Access to guidelines and research articles the SIG has and continues to collect from various sources.
• Access to information and links to the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s Aquatic Group (APA), the International Halliwick Therapy Network (IHTN) & the International Halliwick Association (IHA) and Aquatic Physiotherapy International (APTI).
• Representation on the International Organisation of Aquatic Physical Therapists (IOAPT), a subgroup of World Physiotherapy.

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