Halliwick Concept and Its Application in Aquatic Rehabilitation (review)
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2013.03.010
- VernacularTitle:Halliwick 理念及其在水疗康复中的应用
- Author:
Yao CUI
;
Fang CONG
;
Long JIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Halliwick concept, aquatic physiotherapy, aquatic kinesitherapy, International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, evidence-based practice, review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2013;19(3):239-245
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The Halliwick concept is a kind of aquatic kinesitherapy concept to reduce disability and improve quality of life through activities in water such as swimming. It mainly includes the Halliwick Ten-Point-Programme aimming at teaching siwmming and the Water Specific Therapy focusing on impairments of body functions or body structure. The Halliwick concept can be relatead to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health very well, and its therapeutic effects has been supported by more and more evidence-based-studies.
