Neuro Developmental Treatment

Neurodevelopmental therapy, a problem-solving approach is commonly used in treating movement dysfunctions in children with CNS disorders.

NDT focuses on enhancing the sensation of movement through the internal and external sensory feedback mechanisms through motivating functional play therapy which makes the child an active participant in therapy.

At Synapse Physio, we have NDT-trained therapists who design a customized program, especially for your child to meet his/her developmental needs. Our expert therapist guides you and your child about the complete program and will monitor and review the progress along with you regularly.

Benefits of Neurodevelopmental Treatment
● Allow functional movements in optimal postures to be incorporated into daily activities to avoid further impairments & abnormal patterns of movement.
● Utilize Key Points of control to enhance movements.
● Assist children with cerebral palsy who have difficulties with postural control and movement in attempting to rise against gravity.
● Enhance functional cortical reorganization for improving the child’s function, social participation, and quality of life.

Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) is a sensory-motor approach used by physical therapists / occupational therapists. The approach was designed to improve the function of children and adults with difficulty managing movement due to neurological disorders like head injury, stroke or cerebral palsy, etc. Preference is given to attain Mobility over strong Trunk stability, movement is enhanced through a sensory-motor experience.