Recomendações arquitetônicas para unidades de reabilitação física, com foco na hidroterapia

Abstract

This article presents a study about architectural and functional characteristics of a Physical Rehabilitation Unit, specifically in the environments and equipment used in Aquatic Therapy, also known as Hydrotherapy. Bibliographical reviews were carried out, aiming to identify the main works already made regarding this subject. Researches have been made concerning the laws and regulations applied to hydrotherapy treatment, as well as the main features of their physical structure, such as materials, equipment, etc. Case studies were conducted in two health units, a public hospital and a private establishment, showing that, although they have some different characteristics, the form of care is quite similar, serving to conduct a comparative study and also as a basis for the development of a proposal for a Hydrotherapy Unit.