NDT - Background

Question 1

What is the definition on Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT)?

Answer 1

A manual therapy treatment philosophy directed at restoring and improving functional motor control in the human neuromuscular system.

Question 2

What are the three components that govern NDT?

Answer 2

Problem solving sequence, key points of control, and working within an appropriate environmental construct.

Question 3

For which component of NDT do we:

• Ask for movement
• Facilitate movement
• Assess for passive movement
• Mobilize and/or stretch
• Integrate movement

Answer 3

Problem Solving Sequence of NDT

Question 4

What is the key point of control called when we are on a moving part or muscle that moves the part?

Answer 4

Proximal point of control

Question 5

What is the key point of control called when we are away from a moving part or muscle that moves the part?

Answer 5

Distal point of control

Question 6

In which decade was NDT developed and by whom?

Answer 6

1940’s, Karel Bobath M.D. and Berta Bobath PT

Question 7

True or False: NDT is adaptable and current with motor learning research?

Answer 7

True