Abstract
The objective of the present study was to analyze through a systematic review regarding the effects of hydrotherapy in reducing muscle spasticity resulting in improved gait in patients with stroke sequelae. A literature review was carried out based on the collection of studies available in the virtual libraries PubMED, SciELO and MEDLINE from March to April 2020, where articles were selected whose theme and summary were in accordance with the work proposal and revisions were assessed using the Revised Assessment of Multiple Systematic Reviews (R-AMSTAR) scale. 156 studies were found, however, 152 were excluded, leaving only 4 studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria for inclusion in this review. We conclude that hydrotherapy offers satisfactory results when combined with other treatment methods, it is an effective resource in improving balance, gaining muscle strength and decreasing muscle spasticity.