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Halliwick Therapy is an innovative aquatic program tailored for children with special needs. This therapeutic approach empowers children to move independently in water, fostering physical, emotional, and social growth. Through structured techniques and compassionate guidance, Halliwick Therapy unlocks a world of possibilities, enabling every child to thrive.
The program benefits children with a variety of conditions, including cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and autism spectrum disorders. By facilitating gradual progress through guided water-based activities, Halliwick Therapy fosters improved coordination, reduced muscle stiffness, and better control over body movements.
The Benefits
- Physical Development: Enhances balance, posture, and core strength through water-based exercises.
- Improved Motor Skills: Progressively develops motor abilities like rotation, flotation, and propulsion.
- Therapeutic Outcomes: Reduces spasticity and improves breathing control, aiding in overall relaxation.
- Social Interaction: Promotes communication skills and teamwork in group sessions.
- Boosted Confidence: Provides a fun and supportive setting for children to overcome fears and achieve milestones.
- Enhanced Independence: Encourages self-reliance as children learn to navigate and move independently in water.
Meet Our Therapist: Ruchi Chhabria
Ruchi holds a Master’s degree in Neurological Rehabilitation and is a licensed physiotherapist. She has operated her private practice in Mumbai, India, for more than ten years. She has a wealth of experience working with people who have had strokes, Parkinson’s disease, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other neuromuscular conditions.
Professional Skills
- Neurological Conditions (Stroke, Brain or Spinal Cord Injury, etc.)
- TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
- Sports-specific conditioning & rehabilitation
- Pool therapy sessions using the Halliwick concept for patients with Neurological conditions
- Musculoskeletal & Gym related injuries
- Geriatric patients’ conditioning for independence in ADLS
- TMJ rehabilitation
- Vestibular rehabilitation
- Pre/Post surgical conditioning
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Hydrotherapy for Children of Determination | Osteopathic Health Centre, Dubai
www.osteopathydubai.com
