Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT)

Question 0

Facilitation

Answer 0

Increase muscle tone

Question 1

NDT

Answer 1

Goal: to promote development of functional skills by improving control and quality of movement

Question 2

Facilitation techniques

Answer 2

1. Light moving touch
2. Sweeping over muscle belly
3. Stretch muscle tapping
4. Battery activated vibration
5. Weight bearing/weight shifting
6. Joint compressions

Question 3

Inhibition

Answer 3

Decrease muscle tone

Question 4

Inhibition techniques

Answer 4

1. Hand vibrations
2. Sustained pressure to tendons
3. Slow rocking or rolling
4. Weight bearing/ weight shifting
5. Rotation
6. Soft music