Small group therapy according to McMillan

10-point program of the Halliwick method according to McMillan:
This is the heart of the method, in which motor skills are gradually built up in the water:

1. Mental adaptation / water habituation
2. Sagittal rotation control (forward rotation)
3. Transverse rotation control (longitudinal rotation)
4. Longitudinal rotation control (sideways rotation)
5. Combined rotation control
6. Buoyancy/Spiritual Conversion
7. Equilibrium
8. Gliding on turbulence
9. Elemental locomotion
10. Basic swimming style

Application in therapy:
The Halliwick method is particularly used in neurophysiological rehabilitation, e.g. for:

• Cerebral palsy
• Multiple sclerosis
• Stroke
• Spinal cord injury

Also very suitable for orthopedic and pediatric cases.

Advantages:

• Improvement of balance, coordination, body tension and mobility
• Promotion of independence
• Reduction of spasticity through warm water
• Pain reduction

This application requires a medical indication and requires a prescription.

Remedies: Physiotherapy in the exercise pool according to McMillan/Group.

Further information can be found here.