Neuro Developmental Therapy (NDT)

Movement control problems, as in the case of cerebral palsy and other neurolgoical disorders, often require working to improve active control of rotation of the trunk. Therapists learn many ways to help this develop. (Big balls were in therapy gyms long before making their way into health clubs.)

Based on decades of treatment that has evolved from the work of Dr. Karl and Berta Bobath, this approach can assist the person in producing normal movements that are absent.

The most common condition that Neuro Developmental Therapy is recognized for is Cerebral Palsy and other brain injuries. However, this therapy technique has evolved into a general approach for many other movement issues.

It is a hands-on method used by physical therapist, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists as a method to control spasticity, increase range of motion, and improve coordination.

The Neuro Developmental Therapy techniques work to guide abnormal movement and posture towards more normal patterns