Water serves as an excellent medium of therapy. The density of water, hydrostatic pressure and even the water temperature provide powerful stimulation and ease body movement. 

Performing physical exercise in water helps strengthen muscles and enhances self esteem. The sensation of warm water relaxes the person and allows him to move about more freely.

Some of the goals achieved by hydrotherapy are:

• Enjoyment
• Improved perception of body – as a result of being able to move about more freely inside water, children gain a better perception of their body image, which helps them improve their movements outside of the water as well.  
• General muscle strengthening – the movements inside water and the phenomenon of water resistance helps strengthen both the upper and lower extremities. 
•  Improved balance
• Better control over the breathing process