Thiscomprehensive volume provides vital support for both novice andexperienced practitioners of Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) byintegrating the latest theoretical foundations of NDT with real-lifepractice examples. The book is the culmination of a 5-year project byinstructors of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association to developan up-to-date guide to the neurorehabilitation approach originallydeveloped by Karl and Berta Bobath.
Special Features:
- Presents the contemporary NDT Theory and Practice Model
- Covers the entire what, why, who and how of NDT
- Includes thorough discussions of current and evolving research in neurorehabilitation
- Presentsa detailed look at how occupational therapists, physical therapists,and speech-language pathologists practice NDT within the scope of theindividual disciplines
- Illustrates NDT examination, evaluation,and intervention through a series of case reports spanning from infantsto adults with posture and movement disorders
- Provides enhancedfigures, diagrams, tables, photo galleries and videos demonstratingtherapeutic practice using the NDT practice model through access onThieme s MediaCenter
- Provides educators with instructional materials and strategies for entry-level to advanced learners
- Written by more than 30 NDT practitioners (OTs, PTs, SLPs) giving a broad range of perspectives