Active aquatic theraphy is based on principles of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics and body mechanicks. Hallwick concept is an approach to teaching all people, in particular, focussing on those with physical and/or learning difficulties, also for those with a fear of the water. Ulimatelly leading the student into idependent swimming.
The approach revolves around the theories of balance control, motor control. Clinical objevtives include:
improvment of muscle strenght
improvment of motor control
improvment of circulation
improvment of breathing patterns
improvment of static and dynamic balance
improvment of gait pattern
improvment of postural tone