Prechtl’s diagnostics as a valuable research tool applied before implementation of NDT Bobath therapy

Authors

  • Monika Joanna Stecko Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Doctoral Study of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Żołnierska 54, 71-210 Szczecin
  • Agata Wawryków Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Doctoral Study of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Żołnierska 54, 71-210 Szczecin
  • Katarzyna Topczewska Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Doctoral Study of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Żołnierska 54, 71-210 Szczecin
  • Anna Stangret Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Doctoral Study of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Żołnierska 54, 71-210 Szczecin
  • Agnieszka Kordek Pomeranian University of Medical Science Neonatal Pathology Clinic, Aleja Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin
  • Katarzyna Weber-Nowakowska Pomeranian University of Medical Science, Department of Musculoskeletal System Rehabilitation, Unii Lubelskiej 1, 71-252 Szczecin
  • Katarzyna Korabiusz Pomeranian University of Medical Science, Doctoral Study of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Żołnierska 54, 71-210 Szczecin

Keywords

NDT-Bobath, Prechtl’s diagnostics, neurodevelopmental therapy.

Abstract

Early Prechtl’s diagnostics applied before implementation of NDT Bobath therapy was described in this article. Prechtl’s diagnostics allows therapist to determine whether child development will be disturbed at psychomotor level and whether rehabilitation with the use of NDT Bobath method should be implemented. Quick implementation of the therapy allows to suppress improper motor patterns and develop proper distribution of muscle tone and change the repertoire of the movements in children. Key words: NDT-bobath, Prechtl’s diagnostics, neurodevelopmental therapy.

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Published

2018-06-10

How to Cite

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STECKO, Monika Joanna, WAWRYKÓW, Agata, TOPCZEWSKA, Katarzyna, STANGRET, Anna, KORDEK, Agnieszka, WEBER-NOWAKOWSKA, Katarzyna and KORABIUSZ, Katarzyna. Prechtl’s diagnostics as a valuable research tool applied before implementation of NDT Bobath therapy. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 10 June 2018. Vol. 8, no. 7, pp. 115-120. [Accessed 28 June 2025].

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 7 (2018)

Section

Review Articles

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