Water Specific Therapy Halliwick
5 days international course by the Swiss Association IATF
Course description and learning outcomes:
Water Specific Therapy (WST)—formerly known as HalliwickTherapy—is a globally recognized aquatic rehabilitation method supported by over 50 published research articles, see at https://www.halliwick.net/en/literature/articles
Key distinction:
– Halliwick: focuses on motor learning in water for aquatic function.
– WST applies motor learning in water to improve function on land.
Learning outcomes:
Describe the fluid mechanical applications in WST
Relate WST to clinical reasoning in evidence-based practice and become familiar with WST research
Recognize equilibrium problems of able-bodied and disabled persons, based on the Halliwick concept
Handle people in water effectively
Apply the WST exercises and activities for the neuromusculoskeletal patient population in all domains of ICF and positive health
Use the appropriate dosage rules of motor learning and tissue training in water to design a treatment program
Include ideas for neuroprotection, executive functions and fall prevention
Design treatments programs for neuromusculoskeletal patients Use the WST-ICF assessment in water
Use basic clinimetrics and use balance assessment on land
Lecturer:
Johan Lambeck
Johan Lambeck and James McMillan (“Mac”, the founder of Halliwick)
Invited Mac to the Netherlands in 1982
Was in 30 courses together with Mac in Netherlands and Switzerland
Was scientific chair of the congress “Halliwick in 1986”
Was asked to lecture Mac’s courses after Mac passed away in 1994
Co-founded the International Halliwick Association
Co-founder of the Halliwick Foundation
Digitalized and takes care of Mac’s professional archives
Wrote over 40 books, chapters and articles about Halliwick
Chairs of the Dutch Halliwick Association
Is Senior lecturer in the Swiss Halliwick Association includes Halliwick in Water Specific Therapy courses
This course is certified by the Swiss Association IATF Further information can be found at the websites: www.halliwicktherapy.org Testimonials can be read at: https://www.halliwick.net/en/testimonials
Organized by AIMS Academy of International Medical Seminars For more information, venue, fees and registration please Download and read the following pdf and contact:
+201067906745 / +201050771120
Water Specific Therapy WST Halliwick course – IATF – AIMS 2025
