Water workouts may boost behavior and strength in boys with autism

NCT ID NCT07410897

First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a 16-week adapted swimming and water exercise program could improve behavior, flexibility, and handgrip strength in 35 boys aged 6 to 12 with mild autism. Half the boys did the water exercises twice a week, while the other half continued their usual school activities. The results showed that the water exercise group had better behavior and physical abilities compared to the control group.

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Locations

  • Aksaray University

    Aksaray, Turkey (Türkiye)

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