The Bobath concept is a problem-solving approach used in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with movement and postural control disturbances due to a lesion of the central nervous system.
It is named after Berta Bobath, a physiotherapist, and her husband Karel Bobath, a psychiatrist/neuropsychiatrist, who proposed the approach for treating patients affected with Central Nervous System anomalies.
Procedure: in a “trial & error” fashion in 1948.
Concept of compensatory training.
Neglects the potential of hemiplegic side.
It is an interactive problem-solving approach that focuses on continuing reassessment with attention to individual goals, developing working hypotheses, treatment plans, and relevant objective measures to evaluate interventions.
Therapist should have:
Good posture & movement analysis skills.
PRINCIPLES
NDT THERAPY WORKS
ALWAYS TREAT THE PATIENT AS A WHOLE
WORK SIMULTANEOUSLY ON PATIENTS STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES
INDIVIDUALIZED FOR EVERY PATIENT BASED ON ICF MODEL
GAIN THE INFORMATION FROM PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
TEAMWORK IS CRITICAL FOR REHAB PURPOSES
UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT OF TYPICAL DEVELOPMENT (MOTOR CONTROL)
TRANSFERENCE OF TRAINING IN DAILY LIFE
HANDS ON INTERVENTION TO ENHANCE MOTOR LEARNING & FUNCTIONS
Brunnstrom Approach
Brunnstrom's Approach (SIGNE BRUNNSTROM)
Objectives: ➢ Discuss the concepts and principles underlying Brunnstrom’s approach ➢ Brunnstrom recovery stages ➢ Treatment principles & techniques
★ Brunnstrom’s approach was developed by the physical therapist from Sweden in the early 1950’s
★ Brunnstrom used motor control theory and observations of the patients'
★ Procedure: In a “trial & error” fashion ★ Later modified: in light of neurophysiological knowledge
Introduction: Reflex Theory Movement is controlled by stimulus-response. Reflexes are the basis for movement: reflexes are combined into actions that create behavior. Hierarchical Theory Characterized by a top-down structure, in which higher centers are always in charge of lower centers.
● When the CNS is injured, as, in a cerebrovascular accident, an individual goes through an “evolution in reverse”. Movement becomes primitive, reflexive, and automatic.
● Changes in tone and the presence of reflexes are considered a normal process of recovery.
● Movement recovery tends to be stereotypic.
● Patients exhibit only a few stereotypic movement patterns: Basic Limb Synergies.
● Based on observations of recovery following a stroke, this approach makes use of associated reactions, tonic reflexes, and the development of basic limb synergies to facilitate movements.
● The use of such a procedure is temporary.
Basic Limb Synergies:
● Normal synergistic movements are purposeful movements with maximum precision and minimum waste of energy.
● Basic limb synergy (BLS) does not permit the different combinations of muscles.
● BLS is considered primitive, automatic, and reflexive due to loss of inhibitory control from higher centers.
● Mass movement patterns in response to a stimulus or voluntary effort both Gross flexor movement (Flexor Synergy) Gross extensor movement (Extensor Synergy) Combination of the strongest component of the synergies (Mixed Synergy)
● Appear during the early spastic period of recovery
Upper Limb Flexor Synergy: Scapula: Retraction / Elevation Shoulder: Abduction and External rotation Elbow: Flexion Forearm: Supination Wrist and Finger: Flexion Lower Limb Extensor Synergy: Pelvis: posterior tilt Hip: Extension, Adduction & Internal rotation Knee: Extension Ankle: Plantarflexion Toes: Flexion Upper Limb Extensor Synergy: Scapula: Protraction / Depression Shoulder: Adduction and Internal rotation Elbow: Extension Forearm: Pronation Wrist: Extension Finger: Flexion Lower Limb Flexor Synergy: Pelvis: anterior tilt Hip: Flexion, Abduction & External rotation Knee: Flexion Ankle: Dorsiflexion Toes: Extension
Upper Limb Mixed Synergy: Scapula retraction Shoulder add.+IR Elbow flexion Forearm pronation Wrist & fingers flexion Lower Limb Mixed Synergy: Pelvis post tilt hip add.+IR Knee extension Ankle & toes plantarflexion
Rubrospinal tract Vestibulospinal tract
Associated Reactions
Primitive Reflexes
This presentation is detail about Volta therapy which is commonly used in paediatric neurological conditions and also for adults. this presentation explains what are the various techniques, methods of application of Volta therapy, indications, contraindications, etc.
At the end of the lecture, the students should be able to:
Discuss the theoretical basis of the neurodevelopmental approaches
Discuss the concepts and principles underlying the Bobath approach
Discuss the concepts and principles underlying the Brunnstrom approach
Hierachical theory- says that higher centers control on lower center; but when higher center damage then this inhibitory control from the higher center is loss which leads to exageration of the movt.
In normal individual, these occur a smooth, rhythmic movt. Because there is a presence of control from higher center on lower center.
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Brunnstrom Approach
Brunnstrom's Approach (SIGNE BRUNNSTROM)
Objectives: ➢ Discuss the concepts and principles underlying Brunnstrom’s approach ➢ Brunnstrom recovery stages ➢ Treatment principles & techniques
★ Brunnstrom’s approach was developed by the physical therapist from Sweden in the early 1950’s
★ Brunnstrom used motor control theory and observations of the patients'
★ Procedure: In a “trial & error” fashion ★ Later modified: in light of neurophysiological knowledge
Introduction: Reflex Theory Movement is controlled by stimulus-response. Reflexes are the basis for movement: reflexes are combined into actions that create behavior. Hierarchical Theory Characterized by a top-down structure, in which higher centers are always in charge of lower centers.
● When the CNS is injured, as, in a cerebrovascular accident, an individual goes through an “evolution in reverse”. Movement becomes primitive, reflexive, and automatic.
● Changes in tone and the presence of reflexes are considered a normal process of recovery.
● Movement recovery tends to be stereotypic.
● Patients exhibit only a few stereotypic movement patterns: Basic Limb Synergies.
● Based on observations of recovery following a stroke, this approach makes use of associated reactions, tonic reflexes, and the development of basic limb synergies to facilitate movements.
● The use of such a procedure is temporary.
Basic Limb Synergies:
● Normal synergistic movements are purposeful movements with maximum precision and minimum waste of energy.
● Basic limb synergy (BLS) does not permit the different combinations of muscles.
● BLS is considered primitive, automatic, and reflexive due to loss of inhibitory control from higher centers.
● Mass movement patterns in response to a stimulus or voluntary effort both Gross flexor movement (Flexor Synergy) Gross extensor movement (Extensor Synergy) Combination of the strongest component of the synergies (Mixed Synergy)
● Appear during the early spastic period of recovery
Upper Limb Flexor Synergy: Scapula: Retraction / Elevation Shoulder: Abduction and External rotation Elbow: Flexion Forearm: Supination Wrist and Finger: Flexion Lower Limb Extensor Synergy: Pelvis: posterior tilt Hip: Extension, Adduction & Internal rotation Knee: Extension Ankle: Plantarflexion Toes: Flexion Upper Limb Extensor Synergy: Scapula: Protraction / Depression Shoulder: Adduction and Internal rotation Elbow: Extension Forearm: Pronation Wrist: Extension Finger: Flexion Lower Limb Flexor Synergy: Pelvis: anterior tilt Hip: Flexion, Abduction & External rotation Knee: Flexion Ankle: Dorsiflexion Toes: Extension
Upper Limb Mixed Synergy: Scapula retraction Shoulder add.+IR Elbow flexion Forearm pronation Wrist & fingers flexion Lower Limb Mixed Synergy: Pelvis post tilt hip add.+IR Knee extension Ankle & toes plantarflexion
Rubrospinal tract Vestibulospinal tract
Associated Reactions
Primitive Reflexes
This presentation is detail about Volta therapy which is commonly used in paediatric neurological conditions and also for adults. this presentation explains what are the various techniques, methods of application of Volta therapy, indications, contraindications, etc.
At the end of the lecture, the students should be able to:
Discuss the theoretical basis of the neurodevelopmental approaches
Discuss the concepts and principles underlying the Bobath approach
Discuss the concepts and principles underlying the Brunnstrom approach
Hierachical theory- says that higher centers control on lower center; but when higher center damage then this inhibitory control from the higher center is loss which leads to exageration of the movt.
In normal individual, these occur a smooth, rhythmic movt. Because there is a presence of control from higher center on lower center.
NDT, BOBATH TECHNIQUE, BASIC IDEA OF BOBATH, CONCEPT OF BOBATH, NEUROPHYSIOLOGY OF NDT, ICF MODEL, PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT OF NDT IN STROKE AND CP, AUTOMATIC AND EQUILIBRIUM REACTIONS, KEY POINTS OF CONTROL, FACILITATION, INHIBITION AND HANDLING IN NDT
It is a technique developed by Janet H Carr and Roberta B Shepherd which provides physiotherapists and occupational therapists with an approach to stroke rehabilitation that is clear, relevant, and effective, building on the research-based model created by the authors
Concept given by Shacklock (modern concept) and Butler (old concept), a method of assessment as well as treatment of peripheral neurological system by physiotherapists.
Part-I: The current slideshow: theoretical aspect of neurodynamics.
Part-II: Assessment of peripheral nervous system on the basis of neurodynamic concepts: Date: 01/04/2020
Part-III: treatment part: Date: 03/04/2020
Part-IV: Self neurodynamics: 05/04/2020
Controlled use of sensory stimulus.
Specific Motor response
Normalization of muscle tone
Use of Developmental sequences.
Sensorimotor development = from lower to higher level.
Use of activity to demand a purposeful response.
Practice of sensory motor response is necessary for motor learning.
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Walking is a phenomenon that is taken for granted by healthy individuals, but requires a complex control of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Walking is mainly a result of an automatic process, involving the spinal cord and brainstem mechanisms. Hemiplegic type of gait of a person who has had a brain insult and depends on which area of the brain is affected. Hemiplegic gait usually has:
Decreased stance phase and prolonged swing phase of the paretic side.
Decreased walking speed and shorter stride length.
It is a technique developed by Janet H Carr and Roberta B Shepherd which provides physiotherapists and occupational therapists with an approach to stroke rehabilitation that is clear, relevant, and effective, building on the research-based model created by the authors
Concept given by Shacklock (modern concept) and Butler (old concept), a method of assessment as well as treatment of peripheral neurological system by physiotherapists.
Part-I: The current slideshow: theoretical aspect of neurodynamics.
Part-II: Assessment of peripheral nervous system on the basis of neurodynamic concepts: Date: 01/04/2020
Part-III: treatment part: Date: 03/04/2020
Part-IV: Self neurodynamics: 05/04/2020
Controlled use of sensory stimulus.
Specific Motor response
Normalization of muscle tone
Use of Developmental sequences.
Sensorimotor development = from lower to higher level.
Use of activity to demand a purposeful response.
Practice of sensory motor response is necessary for motor learning.
این ارائه توسط دکتر خیاط زاده در کارگاه رویکرد جدید بوبات در توانبخشی کودکان مبتلا به فلج مغزی ارائه گردیده است.
برای مطالعه مطالب بیشتر در این زمینه، به وب سایت فروردین مراجعه نمایید.
https://www.farvardin-group.com
Walking is a phenomenon that is taken for granted by healthy individuals, but requires a complex control of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Walking is mainly a result of an automatic process, involving the spinal cord and brainstem mechanisms. Hemiplegic type of gait of a person who has had a brain insult and depends on which area of the brain is affected. Hemiplegic gait usually has:
Decreased stance phase and prolonged swing phase of the paretic side.
Decreased walking speed and shorter stride length.
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2. Objectives:
➢ Discuss the concepts and principles underlying the Bobath approach
➢ Application of Bobath approach
3. BOBATH APPROACH / NDT
★ The Bobath concept is a problem-solving approach used in the
evaluation and treatment of individuals with movement and postural
control disturbances due to a lesion of the central nervous system.
★ It is named after Berta Bobath, a physiotherapist, and her husband
Karel Bobath, a psychiatrist/neuropsychiatrist, who proposed the
approach for treating patients affected with Central Nervous System
anomalies.
★ Procedure: in a “trial & error” fashion in 1948.
★ Concept of compensatory training.
★ Neglects the potential of hemiplegic side.
4. ● They developed this approach for effective management of neuro-motor dysfunctions manifested by
children with cerebral palsy (CP).
● Earlier, braces, passive stretching, and surgery were the most common forms of interventions.
● The Bobath concept provided a new reference that viewed children with CP as having difficulty with
postural control and movement against gravity.
● Neurodevelopmental treatment is based on the premise that the presence of normal postural
reflex mechanisms is fundamental to a motor skill's performance.
● The normal postural reflex mechanisms consist of righting and equilibrium reactions, reciprocal
innervation, and coordination patterns.
● The release of abnormal tone and tonic reflexes seen in CP interfered with the development of righting
and equilibrium reactions.
● Bobath was totally contraindicated to understand the concept of motor control theory at that time i.e.
based on:
5. REFLEX - HIERARCHICAL THEORY: (Given by Charles Sherrington)
Reflex Theory
Movement is
controlled by stimulus
response.
Reflexes are the basis
for movement:
reflexes are combined
into actions that
create behavior.
Hierarchical Theory
Characterized by a
top-down structure, in
which higher centers
are always in charge
of lower centers.
7. ● It is an interactive problem-solving approach that focuses on continuing reassessment with attention to
individual goals, developing working hypotheses, treatment plans, and relevant objective measures to
evaluate interventions.
● Therapist should have:
➔ Good posture & movement analysis skills
8. ● Regardless of severity, individuals of any age with damage to their CNS can be handled with this
approach. This makes the approach different from other forms of treatment, like motor relearning or
constraint-induced movement therapy, which can only work on high functioning individuals.
● It is congruent with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. It
lays emphasis on two interdependent aspects important for optimizing motor recovery following stroke:
a. integration of postural control and task performance and
b. selective movement control for the production of coordinated sequences of movements.
c. In addition, the contribution of sensory inputs to motor control and motor learning has always
been a vital focus of the Bobath concept.
Therapy is never stereotypic.
9. KEY POINTS OF BOBATH APPROACH
1. WHAT IS THE CURRENT FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF THE MY PATIENT?
2. HOW MUCH IS HE/SHE ABLE TO PERFORM ACTIVITIES USING HIS/HER
PARETIC SIDE OR HOW MUCH IS THE ACTIVITY IS BEING DONE BY THE
PATIENT THROUGHOUT THE DAY USING PARETIC SIDE?
3. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT UNDERLYING CAUSES BEHIND THAT FOR NOT
RECRUITING THE PARETIC SIDE INTO THE DAILY ACTIVITIES?
10. PRINCIPLES OF BOBATH APPROACH
★ NDT THERAPY WORKS
★ ALWAYS TREAT THE PATIENT AS A WHOLE
★ WORK SIMULTANEOUSLY ON PATIENTS STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES
★ INDIVIDUALIZED FOR EVERY PATIENT BASED ON ICF MODEL
★ GAIN THE INFORMATION FROM PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
★ TEAMWORK IS CRITICAL FOR REHAB PURPOSES
★ UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT OF TYPICAL DEVELOPMENT (MOTOR CONTROL)
★ TRANSFERENCE OF TRAINING IN DAILY LIFE
★ HANDS ON INTERVENTION TO ENHANCE MOTOR LEARNING & FUNCTIONS
11. CLINICAL APPLICATION OF BOBATH CONCEPT
MOTOR CONTROL
● Bobath Concept concerns sensory, perception and adaptive behaviour along with the
motor problem that involves the whole patient.
● It is a goal-orientated and task-specific approach, aiming to organize the internal
(proprioceptive) and external (exteroceptive) environment of the nervous system for
efficient functioning of the individual. It is an interactive process between patients and therapists.
● Therapy focuses on the following:
a. neuro-muscular system, spinal cord and higher centres to change motor performance,
b. neuroplasticity, an interactive nervous system, and individual expression of movement.
c. overcoming weakness of neural drive after a UMN lesion through selective activation of cutaneous
and muscle receptors
12. ● Therapists should have the knowledge of the principles of motor learning:
a. active participation,
b. opportunities for practice, and
c. meaningful goals.
● Bobath concept demands training in different real-life situations rather than just practicing in the
therapy department.
● Task-specific muscle activation patterns and sensory input enables successful completion of the task in
different contexts and environments, taking in to account the perceptual and cognitive demands.
● Therapy addresses abnormal, stereotypical movement patterns that interfere with function.
● It is aimed at preventing development of spasticity and improving residual function. Therapists can
influence hypertonia at a non-neural level by influencing muscle length and range.
13. ● Therapists work on tone to improve movement, not to normalise tone. Tone can be reduced by:
a. mobilisation of muscles and stiff joints,
b. muscle stretch,
c. practice of more normal movement patterns, and
d. through a more efficient, less effortful performance of functional tasks
e. weight-bearing.
● Sensory integration and musculoskeletal system also plays an important role.
14. STAGES OF HEMIPLEGIA & BOBATH APPROACH
★ Initial flaccid stage
★ Stage of spasticity
★ Stage of relative recovery