Hydrotherapy station YNTA

DESIGN: Magdalena Michna-Czyrwik

Poland

make me! 2020

The YNTA hydrotherapy stand is part of the sensory garden for children with disabilities, in care of the „Zameczek” Educational, Health and Rehabilitation Centre for Children and Young People in Rudołtowice. The endeavour was a response to the real need of the children, who enjoy playing with water, which in this case plays a therapeutic role. YNTA is a trough with water circulating in a closed system and four different panels for water handling. The water comes out of a hose handled by a therapist or a child. Individual elements are contrasting, but not excessively colour-toned, so that they are distinct for children with visual impairments, but do not overstimulate children hypersensitive to stimuli.

The design has been adapted to the needs of people in wheelchairs. Playing with the hydrotherapy set is relaxing, develops fine and gross motor skills, stimulates hearing, touch and sight. The project is a versatile endeavour and can be used as an independent therapeutic aid or as part of a larger concept aimed at sensory therapy.