Stroke is defined as a sudden change in neurological function, caused by a deprivation of blood flow in a certain area of the brain, preventing the supply of oxygen (02) and glucose in the tissue, causing damage to it. It is estimated that annually 20 million new cases of stroke occur worldwide, of this total mortality can reach five million people. This is one of the main causes of death and disability in society in recent decades. Hydrotherapy has been emphasizing over the years among physiotherapists and researchers as one of the most used therapeutic resources for physical rehabilitation and prevention of functional alterations. The present study aims to identify in the literature the benefits of hydrotherapy for patients with CVA sequelae through the physical properties of water, thus reducing the sequelae left by this pathology. A descriptive qualitative bibliographical research was carried out based on material already published, mainly composed of books, magazines, periodicals and materials made available on the Internet. In this perspective hydrotherapy is an innovative treatment technique, being scientifically studied in several types of treatments, and that offers benefits that go well beyond the rehabilitation. It is concluded with these studies that hydrotherapy can improve the quality and life expectancy of these patients. Promoting a faster return to your daily life activities, leaving them more independent as possible.