Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME®) Practitioner Directory
Find a Cuevas Medek Exercises Practitioner Near You
If you are exploring therapy approaches that focus on helping children develop stronger motor skills and postural control, you may come across Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME®).
This page will help you:
• Understand what Cuevas Medek Exercises are
• Learn which children may benefit
• Find a CME-trained practitioner near you
• Explore other movement-based neuroplasticity approaches
What Are Cuevas Medek Exercises (CME®)?
Cuevas Medek Exercises® (CME®) is a pediatric therapy approach designed to support the development of automatic motor responses, postural control, and functional movement skills.
The method was developed by Chilean physical therapist Ramón Cuevas.
CME therapy focuses on encouraging children to develop stronger motor responses through carefully designed exercises that challenge balance, posture, and movement.
Therapists guide children through positions and activities that stimulate the nervous system to generate active motor responses, helping support the development of skills such as sitting, standing, and walking.
CME therapy is typically used with infants and children who have delays or differences in motor development.
Which Children May Benefit From CME Therapy?
Cuevas Medek Exercises are often used by pediatric therapists working with children who benefit from additional support in developing motor control and postural stability.
Families may explore CME therapy when a child has challenges related to:
• delayed motor development
• low muscle tone (hypotonia)
• balance and postural control
• coordination and movement stability
• delayed sitting, standing, or walking
Children receiving CME therapy may have a variety of developmental or neurological conditions, such as:
• cerebral palsy
• genetic conditions
• developmental delay
• premature birth-related motor delays
Because CME exercises involve specific positioning and therapist guidance, they are typically performed with trained practitioners.
What Happens in a CME Therapy Session?
During a Cuevas Medek Exercises session, a therapist guides the child through a sequence of exercises designed to stimulate active motor responses.
Activities may include positions that encourage the child to:
• activate trunk and postural muscles
• develop balance reactions
• respond to gravity and body position
• practice movement transitions such as sitting or standing
The therapist carefully adjusts the level of support and challenge so the child’s nervous system can respond and organize new movement patterns.
CME sessions are usually active and dynamic, encouraging the child to generate movement rather than passively receiving assistance.
Find a Cuevas Medek Exercises Practitioner Near You
The international directory of certified practitioners is maintained by the **Cuevas Medek Exercises organization.
Official directory:
https://www.cuevasmedek.com/find-a-cme-therapist/
You can search the directory by:
• country
• practitioner name
• clinic location
Practitioner profiles typically include:
• therapist name
• clinic information
• location
• certification level
What to Look For in a CME Practitioner
When searching for a practitioner, families often consider:
• experience working with your child’s diagnosis
• therapy environment and equipment
• location and travel distance
• availability of intensive therapy programs
• practitioner training level
It can also be helpful to ask how CME therapy fits within the child’s overall therapy plan.
What Training Do CME Practitioners Have?
CME practitioners complete specialized training courses in Cuevas Medek Exercises.
Training typically includes:
• coursework on CME principles
• hands-on practice with pediatric motor development
• supervised training with CME instructors
Practitioners may include pediatric physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other rehabilitation professionals.
Other Neuroplasticity-Based Movement Approaches
Families exploring CME therapy may also encounter other approaches focused on movement and nervous system learning.
Some related approaches include:
• Anat Baniel Method
• Feldenkrais Method
• NeuroHorizon Method
• JRK Method
• Dynamic Movement Intervention®
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CME therapy the same as physical therapy?
Cuevas Medek Exercises are a specific therapeutic approach used primarily by pediatric physical therapists and other trained rehabilitation professionals.
Many therapists incorporate CME techniques into broader therapy programs.
Are CME sessions active?
Yes. CME sessions involve active movement challenges designed to stimulate the child’s motor responses and postural control.
How is CME different from traditional physical therapy?
Traditional physical therapy often focuses on strengthening exercises and practicing specific motor skills.
CME therapy focuses on stimulating automatic motor responses and postural reactions through carefully structured movement challenges.
Can parents do CME exercises at home?
Some therapists provide guidance on ways parents can support their child’s movement development.
However, many CME techniques require specialized training and therapist supervision.
Exploring Movement and Neuroplasticity at Home
Many families are interested in ways to support their child’s movement development outside therapy sessions.
Activities that encourage children to explore balance, coordination, and movement can help provide valuable experiences for the developing nervous system.
These experiences support the brain’s ability to learn and adapt through movement.
Cuevas Medek Exercises® (CME®) is a registered method.
This website is not affiliated with the CME organization and does not certify practitioners. Information is provided for educational purposes only.
