<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>aiab</title><description>aiab</description><link>https://www.aiab.net.au/blog</link><item><title>Halliwick Foundation Course</title><description><![CDATA[A unique opportunity in Australia, for those with a passion for teaching swimming and an interest in making it accessible for anyone, particularly to people with disabilities. Halliwick is an approach to teaching all people, in particular for those with physical and/or learning difficulties, to participate in water activities, to move independently in water, and to swim.According to the Halliwick Concept, physical properties of water form the basis for therapeutic intervention as activities in<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_1923f631429940bd82181ee7092acf24%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>AIAB</dc:creator><link>https://www.aiab.net.au/single-post/2019/12/05/Halliwick-Foundation-Course---February-2020</link><guid>https://www.aiab.net.au/single-post/2019/12/05/Halliwick-Foundation-Course---February-2020</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 01:01:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>A unique opportunity in Australia, for those with a passion for teaching swimming and an interest in making it accessible for anyone, particularly to people with disabilities. </div><div><div>Halliwick is an approach to teaching all people, in particular for those wit</div>h physical and/or learning difficulties, to participate in water activities, to move independently in water, and to swim.</div><div>According to the Halliwick Concept, physical properties of water form the basis for therapeutic intervention as activities in water have a great physical, personal, recreational and social benefits.</div><div>The Halliwick Concept focuses on biophysical principles of motor control in water, in particular by developing a sense of balance and core stability together with the consideration of humans’ emotional needs for mental adjustment and a sense of independence.</div><div>This course covers the theory behind the method, focusing on The Halliwick Ten-Point-Programme and implementation of the theory in the water.</div><div>Upon completion of this course students receive an internationally recognised certificate of completion issued by the International Halliwick Association (IHA).</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_1923f631429940bd82181ee7092acf24~mv2.jpg"/><div>Your Trainer</div><div>Fezia Tyebally is a Halliwick Lecturer with the IHA (International Halliwick Association). </div><div>For more about Fezia please go to:</div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/notes/amirs-gym/halliwick-foundation-courses-2020/962366500810379/">www.facebook.com/notes/amirs-gym/halliwick-foundation-courses-2020/962366500810379/</a></div><div>Dates </div><div>4th to 7th of May, 2020</div><div>(Full days, an intensive course)</div><div>** Enrolments close 5th of April **</div><div>Cost </div><div>AUD $1490</div><div>Location</div><div>Rocky Bay, Mosman Park, Western Australia</div><div>For enrolments and enquiries please contact us via: </div><div><a href="mailto:info@aquanat.com.au?subject=Halliwick Foundation Course - Feb 2020">info@aquanat.com.au</a></div><div><a href="https://vimeo.com/channels/halliwick">Go to the International Halliwick Association's Viemo channel</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Upcoming Watsu Course</title><description><![CDATA[Come and join us for a WATSU® I course at a beautiful location,2 minutes walk to the beach.A life-changing learning experience with like-minded individuals that are passionate about warm water therapy, instructed by an inspiring aquatic bodywork specialist! Your beach for the duration of our 6-day course...When: 9th to 15th of December, 2019For those wishing to continue towards practitioner certification, Watsu II course is being offered from 17th to 22nd of December 2019. Please contact us for<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/ZqIQPivZNzw/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>AIAB</dc:creator><link>https://www.aiab.net.au/single-post/2019/06/11/Upcoming-Watsu%C2%AE-Course</link><guid>https://www.aiab.net.au/single-post/2019/06/11/Upcoming-Watsu%C2%AE-Course</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:45:29 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZqIQPivZNzw"/><div>Come and join us for a <a href="https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/ead8ea_d8c0def6e4c24fc1bcf9a7919ca4383f.pdf">WATSU® I course</a> at a beautiful location,</div><div>2 minutes walk to the beach.</div><div>A life-changing learning experience with like-minded individuals that are passionate about warm water therapy, instructed by an inspiring aquatic bodywork specialist! </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_fd02446986d640da9be4e27f27df8958~mv2.jpg"/><div>Your beach for the duration of our 6-day course...</div><div>When: 9th to 15th of December, 2019</div><div><div>For those wishing to continue towards <a href="https://www.aiab.net.au/practitioner-requirements">practitioner certification</a>, </div><a href="https://www.aiab.net.au/watsu-course-aus-dec-17-22-2019">Watsu II course</a><div> is being offered from 17th to 22nd of December 2019. Please contact us for details!</div></div><div>Where:Perth, Western Australia</div><div>Cost:tuition cost for the course is AUD1,350</div><div>Accommodation costs for 6 nights, subject to availability at the time of enrolment, are as follows:</div><div>Private room (Queen bed) with ensuite and ocean views - $120pn. </div><div>Private room (Queen bed) with ensuite - $100pn. </div><div>Private room (Queen bed) with shared bathroom and ocean views - $80pn.</div><div>Shared room (2 pax, single bunk beds) with shared bathroom and ocean views - $50pn pp.</div><div>The villa has many nooks and corners great for either socialising or for quiet down time by yourself, and is within walking distance to shops and beach access.  This 3-story luxurious villa is complete with a huge and well equipped kitchen, a utility room with washing machine and iron etc.., balcony with sitting area and BBQ, living room, dining area, and much more.</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_bf7c1665a4c44c6e9834092d0dd4e12b~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_adca55edcb9f4b76921b9d51d77ecca4~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_cc7b99582864407daa407837f387b147~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_4173c0187065463ebd7181dd1ecf5f4e~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_b3bab3f2927848029d61d3d5d1df4981~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_8d632b9bdfca480b89c4e4a6f139efad~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_99d13341cf2541b4b1a7e3c704b09272~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_65fbd3a18ce24d3a994d0e09bfc31a0a~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_a8b398d0075046678dadc4b1f51cf53f~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_2de013c78deb469e9935bb7691cb23b2~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_9cc01fe6dc574462b65246997110ca22~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_7d64205746564f78ad214242ac2556db~mv2.jpg"/></div><div>The villa</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_449fa97eff484b8fb56638ac41bcd086~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_509e4325782549f192daa9bf7672fe5f~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_1157565742fe4291884483c508395635~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_fb451dbda31b4d15a7a52e303bfa0b5e~mv2.jpg"/></div><div>The beach</div><div>About the course:</div><div><a href="https://www.aiab.net.au/watsu">Watsu</a> is an extremely gentle form of therapeutic aquatic bodywork conducted in warm water. It works at many levels, from the purely physical to the emotional and spiritual. Watsu has been shown to relieve pain, release tension and reduce stress. It increases the body’s range of motion, improves circulation and radiates warmth, promoting deep relaxation and wellbeing.</div><div><a href="https://www.aiab.net.au/anat-juran">The Instructor Anat Juran, is an internationally qualified Watsu therapist and trainer.</a></div><div><a href="https://www.aiab.net.au/anat-juran"></a></div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_01611c79391f4eea92d48b327e9788e1~mv2_d_4096_2730_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_2b385ee9b6264df8b2dc71ebbfdb472e~mv2_d_5375_3583_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_94b774cfadaf4c31b09942ccf23d5936~mv2_d_3931_2620_s_4_2.jpg"/></div><div>Instructor Anat giving a Watsu session</div><div><a href="https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/ead8ea_d8c0def6e4c24fc1bcf9a7919ca4383f.pdf">Watsu I Course</a><div> is the first 50 hour module of the <a href="https://www.aiab.net.au/practitioner-requirements">international practitioner certification program</a>. Students successfully completing this course will be able to safely perform a simple 1 hour Watsu session.</div></div><div>During this 6-day course students learn:</div><div>Techniques of how to stay grounded while supporting a client in water.How to practice communication skills within a therapeutic context. How to establish body mechanics which utilising water properties.How to use breath to establish a connection.The Watsu sequence (positions and movements).How to self care while supporting and moving others in water effortlessly.How to apply grace within the flow of movements. Introduction to the concepts of Zen Shiatsu. And, experience being held in water. </div><div>Upon completion, graduates are eligible for a ‘Watsu Student’ listing on the <a href="https://www.watsu.com/">World Wide Aquatic Bodywork Association Registry (WABR).</a></div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_457bacda56e94aed990279a6ff17566a~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_de6a592eee804c54a9fa5ad93efba84f~mv2_d_2010_2679_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_8075f32da69f486f97c1f89f5c54b7aa~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_3c1e20b0d9d64a9fae388424795e2352~mv2_d_2343_3124_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_3d0b20c4acdd44b4ab0e8874804528be~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_63847af436334141beea673897984f90~mv2.jpg"/></div><div>Some of our past graduates</div><div>Whether you are interested in self development, professional development, or in becoming an internationally recognised practitioner, learning Watsu I is a brilliant way to start your journey. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_ffaa0e3bdafe4f13a2aaee7df5e4f93f~mv2.png"/><div>Contact us for more information:</div><div>+61 (0)8 9496 1622 | info@aquanat.com.au</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Study: Effects of Watsu® in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy</title><description><![CDATA[Research Article Source:www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4359846/doi: 10.1155/2015/437650 This preliminary study from 2015 conducted at Bern University Hospital in Switzerland, demonstrates that experiencing Watsu® presents significant benefits for pregnant women, with respect to stress, pain, mood and general well being as well as mental health. From the article: "WATSU (WaterShiatsu) is a complementary therapeutic treatment method comprising passive stretches and massage techniques<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_0f1e2a04121e453a883bb7f57930f8ad%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_470%2Ch_308/ead8ea_0f1e2a04121e453a883bb7f57930f8ad%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>AIAB</dc:creator><link>https://www.aiab.net.au/single-post/2019/02/21/Study-Effects-of-Watsu%C2%AE-in-the-Third-Trimester-of-Pregnancy</link><guid>https://www.aiab.net.au/single-post/2019/02/21/Study-Effects-of-Watsu%C2%AE-in-the-Third-Trimester-of-Pregnancy</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:17:09 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Research Article Source:</div><div>www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4359846/</div><div>doi: 10.1155/2015/437650</div><div>This preliminary study from 2015 conducted at Bern University Hospital in Switzerland, demonstrates that experiencing Watsu® presents significant benefits for pregnant women, with respect to stress, pain, mood and general well being as well as mental health. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_0f1e2a04121e453a883bb7f57930f8ad~mv2.jpg"/><div>From the article: </div><div>&quot;WATSU (WaterShiatsu) is a complementary therapeutic treatment method comprising passive stretches and massage techniques administered in 35°C warm water. Pregnant women claim safe methods to reduce pain, stress, and fatigue. Therefore, we conducted a pilot study evaluating the effects of WATSU on pregnancy-related complaints in third trimester pregnant women.</div><div>Nine healthy pregnant women at gestational week ≥34 were included in an intervention group (receiving WATSU) and compared to eight women in a passive control group (receiving no treatment). WATSU was performed on days 1 and 4 of the study, accompanied by ultrasound examinations. Outcomes include physiological and psychometric as well as qualitative data. Participants in the control group completed questionnaires only.</div><div>WATSU was found to significantly lower participants' levels of stress and pain and to improve their mental health-related quality of life and mood. In comparison to the passive control group, participants in the intervention group reported reduction in perceived stress from day 1 to day 8 (P = 0.036, Cohen's f = 0.57). Qualitative data indicate that WATSU was appreciated as enjoyable and deeply relaxing. No negative side effects were reported.</div><div>Our findings support the notion that WATSU yields therapeutic benefits for pregnant women and warrant further research. This study has been registered at ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01708018.&quot;</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The benefits of incorporating Watsu® to rehabilitation regimens - a case report</title><description><![CDATA[The following case report by A. M. Schitter and J. Flexkenstein, at the University of Bern in Switzerland, focuses on a patient's experience of integrating WATSU into her rehabilitative care. She experienced WATSU as helpful in approaching a condition that she felt insufficiently covered by conventional physiotherapy alone.(In the photo: Peggy Schoedinger)Complementary passive hydrotherapy WATSU (WaterShiatsu) in the rehabilitation of a severely traumatized accident survivor – A prospective case<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_bb41fd5c68b04e5787e06d26897e2717%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>AIAB</dc:creator><link>https://www.aiab.net.au/single-post/2018/12/19/The-benefits-of-incorporating-Watsu%C2%AE-to-rehabilitation-regimens---a-case-report</link><guid>https://www.aiab.net.au/single-post/2018/12/19/The-benefits-of-incorporating-Watsu%C2%AE-to-rehabilitation-regimens---a-case-report</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 08:20:18 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The following case report by A. M. Schitter and J. Flexkenstein, at the University of Bern in Switzerland, focuses on a patient's experience of integrating WATSU into her rehabilitative care. She experienced WATSU as helpful in approaching a condition that she felt insufficiently covered by conventional physiotherapy alone.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_bb41fd5c68b04e5787e06d26897e2717~mv2.jpg"/><div>(In the photo: Peggy Schoedinger)</div><div>Complementary passive hydrotherapy WATSU (WaterShiatsu) in the rehabilitation of a severely traumatized accident survivor – A prospective case report</div><div>Agnes M. Schitter ∗, Johannes Fleckenstein</div><div>University of Bern, Institute of Complementary</div><div>Medicine IKOM, Personalhaus 4, Inselspital, Bern CH-3010, Switzerland E-mail address: agnes.schitter@ikom.unibe.ch (A.M. Schitter).</div><div>Abstract</div><div>Background: WaterShiatsu (WATSU) is a passive form of hydrotherapy in warm water (35 °C) that aims at relaxation, pain relief, and a sense of security. This case report focuses on a patient's experience of integrating WATSU into her rehabilitative care. </div><div>Case Report: A 52-year-old woman survived a severe motorcycle accident in which she sustained several fractures on the right side of her body, including ribs, the pelvis, and the femur. After discharge from stationary care, she independently scheduled 8 weekly WATSU sessions with an experienced WATSU therapist also trained in physiotherapy and psychosomatics. Quantitative and qualitative data obtained from the patient's diary and the therapist's notes is presented. </div><div>Results: The patient associated WATSU with physical and emotional release, reconciliation with her body, and trunk mobilization (followed by ameliorated breath). She ascribed WATSU lasting effects on her body image and reported continuous improvement by the Patient-Specific Functional Scale. The therapist employed WATSU to equalize awareness throughout the body and for careful mobilization. Due to complications (elevated inflammation markers), only 6 of 8 scheduled sessions were administered. </div><div>Conclusions: WATSU was experienced as helpful in approaching a condition that the patient felt insufficiently covered by conventional physiotherapy alone. In early rehabilitation, additional medical/physiotherapeutic skills of contributing complementary therapists are advocated.</div><div><div>Introduction: The implementation of complementary and alternative therapies into conventional treatment schemes is gaining popularity. However, their use is widely depending on patients’ drive. This case-report focuses on a patient’s experience </div>of the integration of WATSU (WaterShiatsu) in rehabilitative care.</div><div>Methods: Patient: A 52 year old woman survived a severe motorcycle-accident in which she sustained several fractures on the right side of her body, including ribs, pelvis, and femur. After discharge from stationary care, she independently added WATSU to her rehabilitative regimen. Treatment approach: WATSU is a passive form of hydrotherapy in warm water that aims at relaxation, pain relief, and a sense of secureness. In the reported case, an experienced WATSU-therapist who is also trained in physiotherapy and psychosomatics delivered weekly sessions of one hour duration. Measures used: Qualitative data were collected by patient’s diary. Also the therapist’s notes including The Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) were considered. Main outcomes: The patient associated WATSU with trunk mobilization (followed by ameliorated breath), reconciliation with her body, and emotional discharge. She ascribed WATSU lasting effects on her body-image. The therapist employed WATSU for careful mobilization and to equalize awareness throughout the body.</div><div>Results: The PSFS displayed continuous improvement in all categories except usage of public transportation. Due to complications (elevated inflammation markers) only 6 of 8 scheduled sessions were administered.</div><div>Conclusions: WATSU was experienced helpful in approaching conditions that are difficult to address by conventional physiotherapy. In early rehabilitation, additional medical/ physiotherapeutic skills of contributing complementary therapists are advocated.</div><div>For full article: </div><div>http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2015.09.123</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Study: Water therapy helps in the development of preterm infants</title><description><![CDATA[Translated Article from Ynet, Sept' 2016:Dr. Hagit Friedman went with her daughter to a post-natal nursery and decided to investigate the effects of water on preterm infants: "Water activity can improve neural development of preterm infants"Premature birth is often a complex event for parents, and often the start of a different journey of searching for ways which can improve their baby’s health and development. Apparently, water activities adapted to young babies born prematurely can strengthen<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_831bce33deaa4a6daa6d57ad6cffc268%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_602%2Ch_385/ead8ea_831bce33deaa4a6daa6d57ad6cffc268%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>AIAB</dc:creator><link>https://www.aiab.net.au/single-post/2018/11/02/Study-Water-therapy-helps-in-the-development-of-preterm-infants</link><guid>https://www.aiab.net.au/single-post/2018/11/02/Study-Water-therapy-helps-in-the-development-of-preterm-infants</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2018 08:02:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Translated Article from Ynet, Sept' 2016:</div><div>Dr. Hagit Friedman went with her daughter to a post-natal nursery and decided to investigate the effects of water on preterm infants: &quot;Water activity can improve neural development of preterm infants&quot;</div><div>Premature birth is often a complex event for parents, and often the start of a different journey of searching for ways which can improve their baby’s health and development. Apparently, water activities adapted to young babies born prematurely can strengthen nervous system functions and promote brain development, according to a new study. The study was conducted by Dr. Hagit Friedman, an expert in the development of the nervous system and a researcher at the School of Social Sciences and Humanities at the Kinneret Academic College and the Department of Nursing at the University of Haifa, Israel. </div><div>Dr. Friedman, who conducted the research on a voluntary basis, says: &quot;When my little daughter was born, I looked for a framework for spending quality time with her, and found a baby swim group. During the lessons, I noticed the effect of the water activities on babies and their parents, and as a result I decided to study the subject for about two years, at the end of which I was certified to instruct infant water activities. From there, the research began in cooperation with several departments at Sheba Medical Centre at Tel Ha-Shomer: the rehabilitation pool, the paediatric neurology department and the hospital.&quot;</div><div>The study has been conducted over two years and involved 46 infants - 23 in the experimental group and 23 in the control group. The method was based on exercises for infants and premature babies, adapted to the developmental stage of the baby. Preterm infants were videotaped before and during water treatment, up to the age of 56 weeks from the date they have been conceived (i.e., up to the age of four months from birth on time). A developmental assessment of the baby was made according to the characteristics of the baby's spontaneous movements as well as other criteria.</div><div>The age of the participating premature infants was particularly chosen to be done in this stage in their life, in which the brain has the highest capacity to adapt and change due to its elasticity. This means that with specific stimulations new circuits in the cortex could be established impacting long term developmental abilities.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_831bce33deaa4a6daa6d57ad6cffc268~mv2.jpg"/><div>Significant improvement in preterm conditions</div><div>&quot;When we refer to preterm infants, we are talking about the immaturity of all the systems in the body, especially the nervous system that is exposed to the world long before it is ready. Long before it is ready to develop under conditions that are less favourable than in the womb,&quot; Dr. Friedman said, “and we have shown that early water activities, especially being carefully tailored, can support and improve the developmental process of preterm infants.&quot; </div><div>The findings of this study, in these neurodevelopmental tools, suggest that water activity can improve neural development of infants. For example, 80% to 90% of preterm infants who received water treatment improved their neurodevelopmental scores at the end of the intervention period, compared with 20% -30% of premature infants who did not receive water treatment.</div><div>For example, a baby who was diagnosed with early signs of cerebral palsy and suffered muscle stiffness and tension in the body. During the treatment of water the stiffness of the muscles decreased significantly and it was possible to promote the development of the baby using various exercises in the water while he experiences enjoyment and does not suffer from pain. </div><div>Another child had a tendency to favour one side of the field of vision. Her head was twisted and tilted all the time in the same direction. During the activity in the water it was possible to gently and without resistance or pain and within a relatively short time, make the head turn to the other side as well and operate both sides of the body in a more balanced way.</div><div>Another baby ignored his mother's or others' attempts to communicate with him at the beginning of the water treatment period, and towards the end of the period he responded to the environment.</div><div>The findings of the study showed that water activity adapted to young infants at risk is first and foremost a safe intervention, which does not increase the risk of health damage or any damage resulting from exposure to water at an early age in infants already at health risk. In addition, the study showed that adapted water activity for young infants can improve neural development of preterm infants.</div><div>Optimal conditions for the baby in water</div><div>&quot;When the baby floats in water with support, systems that function optimally out of the water, can function better,&quot; explains Dr. Friedman, &quot;Breathing, even the nervous system, and even if we do very little, It's very big. Both in the developmental time window and thanks to the properties of the water.”</div><div>Does this accelerate the development of these babies?</div><div>&quot;I'm not sure it's accelerating, I'm not sure that's what we want, to speed up, it's enough for us to give the optimal conditions for the baby in terms of breathing, in terms of functioning of the nervous system, along with some other exercises that exposes them to situations that because of their young age they cannot yet experience, such as control of movement, and that will already do the job. We're talking about premature babies. This means that their true age is not the same as the age of birth.”</div><div>What age do you recommend putting your baby in the water?</div><div>&quot;In the study, we took for ourselves a very young bar of 36 weeks of pregnancy, which is already the stage where the spontaneous respiration that is typical of premature babies disappears, so we assumed that it is no longer dangerous to put the baby in the water.&quot;</div><div>That is, if the baby is born in week 30 or 32 waiting 4 weeks and then starts the treatment?</div><div>&quot;By week 36, and then in the NICU, we put them in the water.&quot; </div><div>And did you see the change immediately?</div><div>&quot;We saw the effect in the behaviour and we had several time stations throughout the study in which we examined the development so that there would be identical time stations for all the premature babies.&quot;</div><div>Do you recommend doing this alone, or only accompanied by a doctor or a professional therapist?</div><div>&quot;This study, of course, was borrowed by a developmental neurologist, by doctors and by hydrotherapy professionals, it is important to do it with the accompaniment, to do the right exercises, to do the right follow-up, of course.&quot;</div><div>So what's the bottom line, your recommendation to parents who are currently having to deal with premature babies?</div><div>&quot;To seek the possibility of working with the baby in water from earlier stages.&quot;</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_334e0e0e189d4ecd9e67251b248922b5~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Our last international Watsu Gathering!</title><description><![CDATA[We had an amazing watsu gathering at the start of 2017 with friends from all over the world, who came to celebrate with us the completion of our facility!<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_5aac977cbe494f4a9589fda6aa385a29%7Emv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Anat Juran</dc:creator><link>https://www.aiab.net.au/single-post/2018/01/10/Our-last-international-Watsu-Gathering</link><guid>https://www.aiab.net.au/single-post/2018/01/10/Our-last-international-Watsu-Gathering</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 09:07:27 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We had an amazing watsu gathering at the start of 2017 with friends from all over the world, who came to celebrate with us the completion of our facility!</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_5aac977cbe494f4a9589fda6aa385a29~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_138d1b38a1f74b9c9cd9dc8fa56db4d8~mv2_d_2048_1536_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_2668d5e0641541babcb91870d62af3a5~mv2_d_3169_1782_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_647aedc9bf8a41bbb8eba33bda54fd12~mv2_d_3264_2448_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_9ee80d7ad72e4c74b34c996f95430707~mv2_d_5312_2988_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_ec5ac240e941406aba759f3a081a07fb~mv2_d_3264_1836_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_9a0fef9571fe43f4973851f8eb809e14~mv2_d_3264_1836_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_41c82f6bc3e8441099b6c7f181f0e4d2~mv2_d_2999_1687_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_92fd66c6deee4b579729cf1369076a2f~mv2_d_1440_1440_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_c6009698597d4f32a91b9efc3b630afc~mv2_d_1440_1440_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_0c126fb9320749b1953eb2bf1160421d~mv2_d_5312_2988_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_76869333cb1a4e85a31793668a647a2d~mv2_d_5312_2988_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_001919811a41426496c70d1918e78d40~mv2_d_2334_3112_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_c997621108864bfdaee24f00cf696c08~mv2_d_1999_2666_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_de6a592eee804c54a9fa5ad93efba84f~mv2_d_2010_2679_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_6468a29dfdc946e5ab50fd01a8c9163f~mv2_d_2019_2692_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_f817c8bfccae4d77b9f60dc1f628d384~mv2_d_2391_3188_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ead8ea_78d80394d7554d52aa64f37c2b7fe2a0~mv2_d_2343_3124_s_2.jpg"/></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>