Neuro-Developmental Delay
The NDT/Bobath (Neuro-Developmental Treatment/Bobath) Definition NDT is a holistic and interdisciplinary clinical practice model informed by current and evolving research that emphasizes individualized therapeutic handling based on movement analysis for habilitation and rehabilitation of individuals with neurological pathophysiology. Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) model, the therapist applies a problem-solving approach to assess activity and participation to identify and prioritize relevant integrities and impairments as a basis for the establishment of achievable outcomes with clients and caregivers. An in-depth knowledge of the human movement system, including the understanding of typical and atypical development; and expertise in analysis of postural control, movement, activity, and participation throughout the lifespan, form the basis for examination, evaluation, and intervention. Therapeutic handling, used during evaluation and intervention, consists of a dynamic reciprocal interaction between the client and therapist for activation of optimal sensorimotor processing, task performance, and skill acquisition for achievement of participation in meaningful activities.
Cayo, C., Diamond, M., Bovre, T., Mullens, P., Ward, P., Haynes, M., Francine, M.R. (2015). The NDT/Bobath (Neuro-Developmental Treatment/Bobath) Approach. NDTA Network, 22(2):1
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