Neuro-Developmental Treatment Concept

The Neuro-Developmental Treat-ment (NDT/Bobath) approachwas initiated in North Americain 1958 and has continued tobe developed for the treatmentof individuals with pathophys-iology of the central nervous system (CNS), pri-marily children with cerebral palsy (CP) and adultswith stroke. Individuals with CNS pathophysiol-ogy have dysfunction in posture and movementand subsequent functional activity limitations. TheBobaths developed the NDT/Bobath approach toaddress these problems. The NDT/Bobath ap-proach continues to be enriched with the emer-gence of new theories, new models and new in-formation in the movement sciences. In addition,as the characteristics of the population with CNSpathophysiology change, the approach contin-ues to evolve. The reputation and effectiveness ofthis approach to the therapy care of children andadults has been well-established, respected andrecognized for decades.

About NDTA

NDTA, Inc. is a non-profit organization that strivesto promote and continually develop the theory andprinciples of Neuro-Developmental Treatment.

NDTA Approved

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1540 S. Coast Highway #203

Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association, Inc.

Phone: 800 869-9295Fax: 949 376-3456

1540 S. Coast Highway, Suite 203Laguna Beach, CA 92651-3260

www.ndta.org

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These postgraduate continuing education courses are specif-ically designed to be offered to Physical and OccupationalTherapists and Speech-Language Pathologists who work withadults or children with neuromuscular impairments. Curriculumwill include intensive theoretical and practical work that wasoriginally developed and taught by Dr. Karel and Mrs. BertaBobath as well as current updated information that has beenfurther developed by the NDTA, Inc. Instructors group.

The core curriculum includes didactic information, hands-onlab work with participants practicing problem solving andintervention strategies, treatment demonstrations andmentored clinical practice with clients by participants.

These courses include application of the NDT/Bobathphilosophy, theory and principles to adults or children withneuromuscular impairments. Participants will work with avariety of clients during the course to insure the most optimalintegration of course information.

Presentation of the NDT/Bobath philosophy using an inter-disciplinary team assures that all therapists understand the“whole” patient; a truly holistic approach.

Participants will apply the philosophy and principles ofNeuro-Developmental Treatment consistent with the lawsand regulations of their licensure and scope of practice.

Participants are expected to successfully complete courseobjectives, meet attendance requirements, develop andutilize appropriate intervention strategies and treatmentplanning worksheets and successfully complete a stan-dardized final exam. Once accomplished, an NDTACertificate of Completion is awarded.

» Professional license in the state of residence.

» Current malpractice insurance.

» At least one year's post graduate experience andcurrent practice treating either children with cerebralpalsy or adults with hemiplegia.

Each course curriculum includes the following broad topics:

» Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) philosophy, theo-retical basis and the integration of enablement/disablement models used in an NDT/Bobath assessmentand management framework.

» Current neuroscience information as it relates to Neuro-Developmental Treatment.

» Clinical evaluation of individuals who have neuro-muscular disorders including their functional activities,functional limitations, impairments, inefficient and inef-fective posture and movement, and their social roles.

» Development of skill in analyzing posture and movementcomponents of functional tasks including locomotion,ADL performance, feeding and communication.

» Development and hands-on implementation of atreatment plan consistent with Neuro-DevelopmentalTreatment to optimize postural control and alignmentas a foundation for more efficient and skillfulperformance of functional skills.

» Supervised assessment and hands-on treatment ofpatients with neuro system pathology, with individualmentoring by NDTA, Inc. course instructors.

» Development of skill in managing care of the individualacross the lifespan, including understanding of compen-satory movement patterns and potential medical/healthconsequences.

» Understanding of the interdisciplinary team approachincluding utilization of adaptive equipment, trainingand education of caregivers in the home as well as incommunity-based situations.

» To attain a comprehensible understanding of the NDT/Bobath principles.

» To advance the therapist's ability to analyze effectiveand ineffective movement and posture.

» To practice hands-on application of NDT/Bobath therapeutic handling strategies to the management ofindividuals with neuromuscular disorders

» To readily identify the relationships between functionalactivity limitations, ineffective posture and movement andimpairments in individuals with neuromuscular disorders.

» To develop and demonstrate therapeutic handlingstrategies and skills necessary to improve sensorimotorperformance and overall functional abilities.

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These courses are taught by a well-educated team whichincludes an NDT Coordinator-Instructor along withadditional NDTA, Inc. Instructors who will provide expertiseand mentoring in the disciplines of Physical and Occupa-tional Therapy and SLP. All NDTA, Inc. Instructors are requiredto maintain professional credentials and standards in keepingwith the guidelines established by the NDTA, Inc.

The NDTA, Inc. Approved Certificate courses are nowoffered in several different formats to meet the needs ofconsumers in a variety of clinical situations and lifestyles.This enhances attendance and integration of materials. Allformats include the same content and similar number oftotal contact hours. Some may include distance learningassignments. Consumers are encouraged to know theirlearning strengths and styles and to select a course formatthat supports their needs.

The NDT/Bobath Certificate Course in the Treatment and Managementof Individuals with Cerebral Palsy, NDTA, Inc. Approved Course focuseson evaluation and treatment of children who have cerebralpalsy and other movement disorders. Understandingprocesses involved in typical and atypical sensorimotor devel-opment is a critical emphasis in the pediatric courses.

The NDT/Bobath Certificate Course in the Treatment and Managementof Adults with Hemiplegia, NDTA, Inc. Course focuses on evalu-ation and treatment of adults who have hemiplegia or otherneuromuscular system pathology.

The NDTA, Inc. Approved Advanced Courses are available to clini-cians who have a minimum of one year experience followingthe successful completion of the respective Certificate course.

Neuro-Developmental Treatment: Theoretical Basis and Principles ofClinical Practice by Janet Howle is required for allNDTA, Inc. Approved Basic Courses.

For a current list of all NDTA, Inc. Approved Courses andActive Instructors eligible to teach these courses, pleasevisit our website at www.ndta.org or refer to the NDTA,Inc. bi-monthly newsletter The Network.

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