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Meredith Chandler OTR/L

Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT): Current Evidence-Based Practice and Practical Advocacy for Therapy Practitioners

Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT): Current Evidence-Based Practice and Practical Advocacy for Therapy Practitioners

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Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), also referred to as the Bobath Concept or approach, has been around since the 1940s when it was first developed by Berta and Dr. Karel Bobath (Bobath Centre, 2021). Initially, the Bobaths introduced innovative therapeutic approaches for children with cerebral palsy and adults with hemiplegia. 

Today, NDT is widely used in the therapy realm for numerous neurological conditions and has revolutionized hands-on clinical work. Therapy practitioners working in various settings and capacities worldwide have incorporated NDT principles and practices into patient intervention sessions. 

Like other theoretical and practical roots of physical therapy and occupational therapy, NDT’s foundations have aged; this, however, does not mean that NDT is less applicable or outdated. As with other intervention theories, NDT was designed to evolve as clinicians learned more about human function. In fact, the Bobaths insisted that NDT must be applied so that it could evolve over time in order to fully understand the recovery of function in neurological conditions (Runyan, 2006). 

As new treatments take the limelight, older intervention approaches are at risk of fading away. This fading occurs because therapists forget their foundations, neglect educational opportunities, and avoid active participation in empirical research. Without rejuvenating and continuously supporting NDT, therapists may dismiss its effectiveness with patients who strongly benefit from its approach. Additionally, funding for coverage is questioned. 

This intermediate-level course includes the latest resources and research available for therapy professionals regarding NDT. This course is also a call to action for therapy practitioners to offer up their support in order to maintain the reliability and validity of NDT in both its foundational principles and its progression. 

Full Course Description
Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), also referred to as the Bobath Concept or approach, has been around since the 1940s when it was first developed by Berta and Dr. Karel Bobath (Bobath Centre, 2021). Initially, the Bobaths introduced innovative therapeutic approaches for children with cerebral palsy and adults with hemiplegia. Today, NDT is widely used in the therapy realm for numerous neurological conditions and has revolutionized hands-on clinical work. Therapy practitioners working in various settings and capacities worldwide...

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Course Goals:

Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), also referred to as the Bobath Concept or approach, has been around since the 1940s when it was first developed by Berta and Dr. Karel Bobath (Bobath Centre, 2021). Initially, the Bobaths introduced innovative therapeutic approaches for children with cerebral palsy and adults with hemiplegia. 

Today, NDT is widely used in the therapy realm for numerous neurological conditions and has revolutionized hands-on clinical work. Therapy practitioners working in various settings and capacities worldwide have incorporated NDT principles and practices into patient intervention sessions. 

Like other theoretical and practical roots of physical therapy and occupational therapy, NDT’s foundations have aged; this, however, does not mean that NDT is less applicable or outdated. As with other intervention theories, NDT was designed to evolve as clinicians learned more about human function. In fact, the Bobaths insisted that NDT must be applied so that it could evolve over time in order to fully understand the recovery of function in neurological conditions (Runyan, 2006). 

As new treatments take the limelight, older intervention approaches are at risk of fading away. This fading occurs because therapists forget their foundations, neglect educational opportunities, and avoid active participation in empirical research. Without rejuvenating and continuously supporting NDT, therapists may dismiss its effectiveness with patients who strongly benefit from its approach. Additionally, funding for coverage is questioned. 

This intermediate-level course includes the latest resources and research available for therapy professionals regarding NDT. This course is also a call to action for therapy practitioners to offer up their support in order to maintain the reliability and validity of NDT in both its foundational principles and its progression. 

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Summarize the foundational theories and treatment behind NDT
  • Explain how NDT is delivered through rehabilitation practitioners 
  • Summarize current peer-reviewed NDT research 
  • Identify and describe NDT – appropriate neurological disorders outside of cerebral palsy and hemiplegia 
  • Identify updated resources for proper billing of NDT in specific practice settings 
  • Discuss current therapy resources for NDT to enhance the clinical practice. 

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), also referred to as the Bobath Concept or approach, has been around since the 1940s when it was first developed by Berta and Dr. Karel Bobath (Bobath Centre, 2021). Initially, the Bobaths introduced innovative therapeutic approaches for children with cerebral palsy and adults with hemiplegia. 

Today, NDT is widely used in the therapy realm for numerous neurological conditions and has revolutionized hands-on clinical work. Therapy practitioners working in various settings and capacities worldwide have incorporated NDT principles and practices into patient intervention sessions. 

Like other theoretical and practical roots of physical therapy and occupational therapy, NDT’s foundations have aged; this, however, does not mean that NDT is less applicable or outdated. As with other intervention theories, NDT was designed to evolve as clinicians learned more about human function. In fact, the Bobaths insisted that NDT must be applied so that it could evolve over time in order to fully understand the recovery of function in neurological conditions (Runyan, 2006). 

As new treatments take the limelight, older intervention approaches are at risk of fading away. This fading occurs because therapists forget their foundations, neglect educational opportunities, and avoid active participation in empirical research. Without rejuvenating and continuously supporting NDT, therapists may dismiss its effectiveness with patients who strongly benefit from its approach. Additionally, funding for coverage is questioned. 

This intermediate-level course includes the latest resources and research available for therapy professionals regarding NDT. This course is also a call to action for therapy practitioners to offer up their support in order to maintain the reliability and validity of NDT in both its foundational principles and its progression. 

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Summarize the foundational theories and treatment behind NDT
  • Explain how NDT is delivered through rehabilitation practitioners 
  • Summarize current peer-reviewed NDT research 
  • Identify and describe NDT – appropriate neurological disorders outside of cerebral palsy and hemiplegia 
  • Identify updated resources for proper billing of NDT in specific practice settings 
  • Discuss current therapy resources for NDT to enhance the clinical practice. 

 

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TEXT COURSES

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 1 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants and Speech Language Pathologist

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

 ACHA CE Approved Provider

This course is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial-  Meredith Chandler OTR/L is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSES

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 1 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state-specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants and Speech Language Pathologist

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

 ACHA CE Approved Provider

This course is offered for 0.10 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate level, Professional area).

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial-  Meredith Chandler OTR/L is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.