It is a treatment concept for infants and children with impaired motor development. It is primarily used in premature infants, infants and older children with neurological, orthopedic, and genetic disorders, as well as children with developmental delays.
The essence of the concept is an interdisciplinary approach to solving the problems of a child/patient with motor function disorders resulting from damage to the central nervous system, taking into account their personality, cognitive abilities and environmental barriers affecting the ability to participate in everyday life.
- The foundation of therapy is a thorough analysis of the patient's problems, including movement quality, identifying primary and secondary disorders, developing a rehabilitation plan, and implementing appropriate support and stimulation techniques that will enable movements that are useful and essential in everyday life. During the treatment, the therapist focuses on the quality of movements, their variety, muscle tone, and the ability to perform antigravity movements.
- The therapist exercises the child's entire body rather than moving specific limbs. This provides appropriate sensory and motor experiences. Assistance with movement should ensure maximum active participation from the child while avoiding inappropriate responses resulting from excessive exertion or stress.
The therapy plan is tailored to the needs and capabilities of each child.
The use of the NDT method in children can be easily incorporated into care practices (carrying, changing, feeding, dressing, playing) and daily care of the child.
The therapist works closely with the child's parents, teaching them how to perform exercises and appropriate behaviors. Early rehabilitation prevents the entrenchment and dominance of abnormal movement patterns that hinder or halt the child's further development.
No referral is required for treatments.
