Neurodevelopmental Treatment
Also written as: NDT — Neurodevelopmental Treatment
A therapeutic approach focusing on normal movement patterns and postural control for patients with neurological dysfunction.
Full Definition
Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), also known as the Bobath concept, is a problem-solving approach to the assessment and treatment of individuals with disturbances of function, movement, and postural control due to lesions of the central nervous system. The approach emphasizes the facilitation of normal movement patterns while inhibiting abnormal reflex activity and compensatory movement strategies. NDT practitioners use handling techniques to guide patients through normal movement sequences, promoting motor learning and functional recovery. This approach is commonly applied in rehabilitation settings for patients with stroke, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological conditions affecting movement and posture.
Usage
Usage note: Also known as Bobath concept, though NDT is the preferred contemporary term.
In Context
- "NDT principles guided the therapist's approach to facilitating normal postural reactions." — Treatment methodology
- "The patient's abnormal tone patterns were addressed using neurodevelopmental treatment techniques." — Clinical assessment