Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회지)
- Volume 6 Issue 4
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- Pages.241-249
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- 1999
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- 2733-6441(pISSN)
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- 2733-645X(eISSN)
Independence of SCI patients after HALLIWICK hydrotherapy method - A Case report -
수중치료후 척수손상 환자의 독립 - 증례 보고 -
- Kim, Chi-Hyok (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Pusan Paik Hospital, Inje University) ;
- Kim, Yong-Kwon (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Pusan Paik Hospital, Inje University)
- Published : 1999.12.31
Abstract
One of the major purpose of rehabilitation program is for the individual to achieve independence. That means independence from family members, independence from friends, and independence from rehabilitation team. An independent attitude is essential for autonomous functioning. Unless a disabled person is motivated to function independently, he will never do so. 3) Hydrotherapy, HALLIWICK method was applied to SCI patient. Especially, metacentric effect, density, buoyancy and breathing control are very very important theory.