AIMS Aquatic Therapy International Conference (AAIC) 2026

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Wednesday, 21 October 2026 | Princess Fatima Academy, Cairo
One full scientific day in English, with hands-on pool sessions. Certificate of attendance included.

AAIC 2026 is the first international aquatic therapy conference in Egypt, organized by AIMS in collaboration with the International Aquatic Therapy Faculty (IATF) — the organization behind many of the aquatic therapy concepts used worldwide today.

International Faculty

Johan Lambeck — Netherlands. Co-founder and Senior Lecturer at IATF, and the first non-American to receive the APTA “Excellence in Aquatic Physical Therapy” award. He was educated by James McMillan, the founder of the Halliwick Concept, and has taught roughly 1,000 aquatic therapy seminars in 64 countries.
Play in the Pool: Aquatic Cognitive-Motor Therapy

Urs Gamper — Switzerland. President and co-founder of IATF, with over 40 years in neurological, orthopedic, and rheumatological rehabilitation. He developed the Bad Ragaz Ring Method into the complete concept taught worldwide today.
The Bad Ragaz Ring Method: The Importance of Manual Handling

Ben Waller — Finland, joining online. PT, PhD; Lead Expert in Sport Physiotherapy at the Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport (KIHU), Adjunct Professor at Reykjavik University, and President of the Finnish Sport Physiotherapy Association.
The Role of New Technologies in Aquatic Therapy

Leading Egyptian experts also present clinical applications across orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric rehabilitation, musculoskeletal disorders, and fall prevention.

Learning Moves to the Pool

The lectures are followed by a 2.5-hour hands-on practical session in the pool with Urs Gamper and Johan Lambeck — direct clinical training with the experts themselves. Places are strictly limited to keep groups small.

Continue Your Learning Journey

Immediately after the conference, on 22–24 October 2026, participants can attend the internationally recognized Halliwick — The Ten-Point Programme course, led by Johan Lambeck and carrying International Aquatic Therapy Certification by IATF, Switzerland. Three days covering one of the world’s most respected approaches to movement, balance control, and independence in water.

Register

Places are limited, especially for the pool session. To reserve your place, contact AIMS directly:

Phone / WhatsApp: +20 10 6790 6745

Why Attend
  • The first international aquatic therapy conference in the Middle East and Africa
  • Organized in collaboration with the International Aquatic Therapy Faculty (IATF)
  • Learn from the pioneers who created the concepts used worldwide today
  • A program combining cutting-edge science, evidence-based practice, and clinical reasoning
  • International networking with clinicians, educators, researchers, and rehabilitation leaders
  • Hands-on training in the pool with two international experts
  • Certification and accredited hours for the conference lectures
  • A learning pathway that continues after the conference

For More Info about the conference and the course, please download this file: AAIC_2026_Conference_Brochure

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