Abstract
The effects of aquatic exercise have been well documented within literature. The effects of aquatic exercise as part of rehabilitation in children has been less documented. There is also little literature completed that deals with community based programs in the rehabilitation of children. This case study focuses on the effect of a community based swimming program and the possible outcomes on ambulation speed and balance with a single subject child who has a limb anomaly. This case study found that community based swimming programs may prove to be an important adjunct to traditional land based therapy programs as they may boost children’s self-esteem, promote social and play skills, and support physical therapy goals. Future research is recommended to discover specific criteria that may prove beneficial with specific populations of children with unique special needs.