NDT

Question 0

What are the primary components NDT addresses

Answer 0

• body structure and function (structural and functional integrity)
• motor functions (posture and movt)
• individual functions (functional activities)
• social functions (participation)

Question 1

What is NDT

Answer 1

a dynamic process w/ which the therapist uses handling skills to prepare the individual w/ atypical motor patterns by facilitating or inhibiting patters of movt w/in the context of meaningful daily activities

Question 2

What are the theoretical foundations of NDT

Answer 2

• dynamic systems theory of motor control
• neuronal group selection theory
• sensory contributions
• motor learning (motor control theory)

Question 3

What does the dynamic systems theory consist of?

Answer 3

• movt is the result of interactive process b/t the elements of multiple systems
• nervous systems codes and learns movts
• movts meaningful to the client are stored as ‘dynamic system’
• rejects the top down approach
• create chaos w/in movt systems to promte new motor learning

Question 4

What does the neuronal group selection theory consist of?

Answer 4

• movt is result of interaction b/t neuronal groups
• neuronal groups/networks share a function
• groups are formed by interaction w/ the envir., engagement in tasks, and repeated experience
• cognition, motivation, and temperament are factors in organization

Question 5

What does the sensory contribution consist of?

Answer 5

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