Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sensory Integration, and Aquatic Therapy: A Scoping Review

Bethany Herold; Alex Stanley; Kristina Oltrogge; Tonices Alberto; Phillip Shackelford; Elizabeth Hunter; Jason Hughes

doi:10.1080/0164212X.2016.1166355

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sensory Integration, and Aquatic Therapy: A Scoping Review

Bethany Herold, Alex Stanley, Kristina Oltrogge, Tonices Alberto, Phillip Shackelford, Elizabeth Hunter, Jason Hughes

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Abstract

The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) continues to increase. Symptomology of PTSD include sensory deficits much like those displayed in children with sensory integration (SI) disorder. The aim of this scoping review is to review symptoms of PTSD and SI, and make a case of how aquatic therapy may be an effective modality in treating clients with PTSD. Eighteen articles were selected for review. From this review, it is suggested that aquatic therapy can be an effective modality in reducing symptoms of PTSD; however, future research is essential in determining its effectiveness.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	392-399
Number of pages	8
Journal	Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
Volume	32
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/0164212X.2016.1166355
State	Published - Oct 1 2016

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Keywords

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
aquatic
sensory
water

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Applied Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

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