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Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME®) Physical Therapy

“CME® is a dynamic and highly effective therapy technique to help a child develop his/her balance against gravity and achieve sitting, standing, and working independently.”

The Efficacy of Neurodevelopmental Therapy

A path-breaking physiotherapy approach, Cuevas Medek Exercises, introduced in the 1970s by a famous Chilean physiotherapist, Ramon Cuevas, is a dynamic method of Kinetic Stimulation.

CME® therapy is composed of more than 9000 exercises. Each exercise represents a particular biomechanical challenge for the child. CME® exercises are designed to promote an active response. A totally avant-garde approach, this form of physiotherapy mainly focuses on improving the gross motor skills of young children with physical disabilities and movement disorders.

Children with the following disorders can benefit from CME® Therapy:

  • Gross Motor Skills Delays
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Down Syndrome
  • Hypotonia
  • Global Developmental Delay

Environmental & Personal Factors & Meaningful Outcomes

The role of the environment – personal, social, and attitudinal – is potentially huge for improving physical capability and activity in children. Our CME therapy specialists help the child to stretch out tight muscles and train the muscles in groups.

At Hope AMC, we practice top-down goal-directed, context-based therapies, and provide task-oriented training, which is highly beneficial for motor delayed children. Our innovative approach helps provoke automatic motor responses as we blend CME therapy and occupational therapy as and when appropriate.

Our Medek Therapy specialists observe a better than expected improvement in children with gross motor delay.

  • Help improve gross motor skills of young children with physical disabilities and movement disorders from the age of 4 months and up
  • Become able to adapt to the natural influence of the force of gravity with gradual progression to distal support
  • Provoke automatic postural reactions that contribute to the postural control, needed for functional tasks
  • Training movements that lead to sitting, standing, and walking
“Our CME® Physical Therapy is aimed at helping children as young as one month until they gain the capability of walking independently.”

Best CME® Physical Therapy Center in Dubai

Meet our resident Cuevas Medek specialist, Aysegul (Level III), and the team at Hope AMC in Dubai to consult with them about your child with delays either in gross motor skills, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Hypotonia, Global Developmental Delay, and or any other disability symptoms. Our team specializes in neuromodulation, hippotherapy, and Cuevas Medek Exercise and delivers positive outcomes for children with varying needs.

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Cuevas Medek Therapy at Hope AMC

1 Cuevas Medek Exercises

A formal assessment in one session is performed to identify areas of weakness and what needs to be done. Parents are shown the quantitatively psycho-motor age of the child and demonstration of some exercises is done during that session to assess the responses of the child and to show parents what exercises of CME® are like. Our goal is to develop a child’s balance against gravity, ultimately to achieve sitting, standing, and walking independently. Each therapy session tends to vary from a minimum of 30 minutes to a maximum of 55 minutes, depending on the child’s needs.

2 Neuromodulation Therapy

Used to treat and enhance the capability of walking, sitting, etc. in children who suffer from epilepsy, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), etc. The therapy aims to encourage the recovery of children’s motor functions.

3 Hippotherapy

Hippotherapy is used to treat patients with neurological or other disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, autism, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, head injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, psychiatric disorders, and behavioral disorders. Our Medek therapy blends physical and occupational therapy to provoke and improve postural responses in children, thereby helping them to promote progress toward developmental milestones.

4 Muscle Movement Training

Used to impact the development of the brain positively. The child participants learn to work against the influence of gravity, which is the main component of successful muscle movement. As the movement responds to the exercises, the child participants continue to develop their motor skills, such as standing, walking, head and trunk control.

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We can help your child with our specialized pediatric physiotherapy services offered by one of the best physiotherapy clinics in Dubai – Hope AMC.

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FAQs

What is Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME) and how does it support children in Dubai?
Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME) is a powerful physiotherapy technique developed to help children develop strength, balance, and motor control against gravity. We use CME to help children improve their ability to sit, stand, and walk independently. With over 9,000 progressive exercises, CME is all about stimulating active motor responses in kids as young as 4 months old. It’s especially effective in treating gross motor delays and physical developmental challenges.


Who is a good candidate for CME therapy in Dubai?
CME therapy is ideal for children with motor delays or conditions like cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, hypotonia, or global developmental delay. If your child struggles with posture, muscle tone, or movement milestones, CME could be a great fit. We tailor each session to the child’s specific needs, using structured exercises to support progress and boost independence in everyday movements like sitting, crawling, and walking.


What can I expect during a CME session in Dubai?
Each CME session at Hope AMC typically lasts between 30 to 55 minutes, depending on your child’s stamina and needs. We begin with a formal assessment where our CME specialists evaluate your child’s motor abilities and demonstrate some exercises. During regular sessions, your child will perform a series of gravity-defying movements using little to no support, designed to improve balance, muscle strength, and motor planning. Parents are involved and updated throughout the process.


What specific conditions or diagnoses can CME therapy address in children in Dubai?
CME therapy is especially effective for children with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, global developmental delay, hypotonia, and gross motor delays. It also supports children with neurological or behavioral conditions that affect physical development. At Hope AMC, our specialists use CME to enhance strength, coordination, and postural control, helping children overcome physical limitations and achieve important milestones like sitting, standing, and walking independently.



Can CME be combined with other therapies?
Yes, CME therapy is often combined with other treatment approaches for even better outcomes. At Hope AMC, we integrate CME with occupational therapy, neuromodulation, hippotherapy, and muscle movement training based on the child’s individual needs. This blended approach allows us to address different areas of development—motor, sensory, and cognitive—ensuring a well-rounded therapy experience that promotes faster and more sustainable progress.


Are there alternatives to NAPA pediatric therapy in the Middle East?
Hope AMC in Dubai offers a leading alternative, combining evidence-based methods, suit therapy, and multidisciplinary care to match the quality and outcomes parents seek in NAPA programs abroad.


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