by Judith C. Bierman (Editor), Mary Rose Franjoine (Editor), Catherine M. Hazzard (Editor), Janet Howle (Editor), Marcia Stamer (Editor) & 2 more
comprehensive volume provides vital support for both novice and
experienced practitioners of Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) by
integrating the latest theoretical foundations of NDT with real-life
practice examples. The book is the culmination of a 5-year project by
instructors of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association to develop
an up-to-date guide to the neurorehabilitation approach originally
developed by Karl and Berta Bobath.
Special Features:
- Presents the contemporary NDT Theory and Practice Model
- Covers the entire what, why, who, and how of NDT
- Includes thorough discussions of current and evolving research in neurorehabilitation
- Presents
a detailed look at how occupational therapists, physical therapists,
and speech-language pathologists practice NDT within the scope of the
individual disciplines - Illustrates NDT examination, evaluation,
and intervention through a series of case reports spanning from infants
to adults with posture and movement disorders - Provides enhanced
figures, diagrams, tables, photo galleries, and videos demonstrating
therapeutic practice using the NDT practice model through access on
Thieme’s MediaCenter - Provides educators with instructional materials and strategies for entry-level to advanced learners
- Written by more than 30 NDT practitioners (OTs, PTs, SLPs) giving a broad range of perspectives
Used as the core textbook in NDT Certificate courses, Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT): A Guide to Clinical Practice sets
the standard in clinical practice for occupational therapists, physical
therapists, and speech-language pathologists who use, or intend to use,
NDT in their work with infants, children, adolescents, and adults with
postural and movement disorders.
Product Details
- Hardcover: 576 pages
- Publisher: TPS; 1 edition (August 31, 2016)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 3132019119
- ISBN-13: 978-3132019119
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