Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME®) Physiotherapy
CME® uses movement challenges to provoke active postural responses against gravity. Therapy works towards functional motor goals such as sitting, standing and walking independently, based on each child’s abilities.
Who may benefit from CME®?
Children with motor delays associated with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, hypotonia, global developmental delay, neuromuscular disorders, ataxia and coordination disorders, or other genetic syndromes can benefit from CME® therapy. Premature infants can also benefit.
Goals that matter to your child
Our CME specialists help provoke active postural responses against gravity and train muscles in groups. Activities focus on balance, postural control and functional movement. CME may be combined with occupational therapy where appropriate within the child’s wider plan.
The aim is to maximize functional motor potential and independence. Progress varies, and goals are reviewed with the family.
CME® sessions at Hope AMC
The process starts with an assessment of your child’s movement abilities and responses to selected exercises. The therapist discusses the findings and proposed goals with you.
CME sessions last 45 minutes. Activities and the level of support are adapted to your child’s needs and response throughout the session.
Discuss an assessment
Contact our CME team to discuss your child’s movement concerns and whether an assessment is appropriate. For the wider range of approaches, explore physiotherapy.
A Team Around Your Child.
Medical specialists, rehabilitation therapists and case managers working together to support your child’s individual journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME) and how does it support children in Dubai?
CME® uses movement challenges to provoke active postural responses against gravity. Therapy works towards functional motor goals such as sitting, standing and walking independently, based on each child’s abilities.
Who is a good candidate for CME therapy in Dubai?
Children with motor delays associated with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, hypotonia, global developmental delay, neuromuscular disorders, ataxia and coordination disorders, or other genetic syndromes can benefit from CME® therapy. Premature infants can also benefit.
How does CME differ from traditional physiotherapy?
Our CME specialists help provoke active postural responses against gravity and train muscles in groups. Activities focus on balance, postural control and functional movement. CME may be combined with occupational therapy where appropriate within the child’s wider plan.
What can I expect during a CME session in Dubai?
The process starts with an assessment of your child’s movement abilities and responses to selected exercises. The therapist discusses the findings and proposed goals with you. CME sessions last 45 minutes. Activities and the level of support are adapted to your child’s needs and response throughout the session.
What specific conditions or diagnoses can CME therapy address in children in Dubai?
Children with motor delays associated with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, hypotonia, global developmental delay, neuromuscular disorders, ataxia and coordination disorders, or other genetic syndromes can benefit from CME® therapy. Premature infants can also benefit.
Can CME be combined with other therapies?
Our CME specialists help provoke active postural responses against gravity and train muscles in groups. Activities focus on balance, postural control and functional movement. CME may be combined with occupational therapy where appropriate within the child’s wider plan.
Do you provide direct insurance billing?
No, our clinic does not bill insurance companies directly. Families usually pay for the services at the center. Once the assessment is complete, we provide a detailed clinical report, a recommended treatment plan, and official invoices that include the diagnostic and procedure codes typically requested by insurers. Parents can submit these documents to their insurance provider to request reimbursement in accordance with their policy terms. Our team can also help by providing any additional documentation required for the claim.
Why does the center follow a reimbursement model?
Our reimbursement model allows our pediatric therapists to focus on designing therapy plans that suit the child rather than adjusting care based on insurance restrictions. It gives us the flexibility to recommend the appropriate number of sessions, introduce specialized therapy tools when necessary, and maintain focused one-on-one sessions with experienced therapists.
Do you provide therapy at home or outside the center?
CME and equipment-based therapies take place at our Dubai center. Hope also offers selected home-care services, subject to suitability and availability. Contact our team to discuss the service and location you need.