title: Principles of Bobath neuro-developmental therapy in cerebral palsy.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to present the basics of Bobath Neurodevelopment Therapy (NDT) for the rehabilitation of patients with cerebral palsy, based on the fundamentals of neurophysiology.<br /> Two factors are continually stressed in therapy: first, postural tension, whose quality provides the foundation for the development of motor coordination, both normal and pathological, and plays a role in shaping the mechanism of the normal postural reflex; and secondly, the impact of damage to the central nervous system on the process of its growth and development.<br /> The practical application of the theoretical assumptions includes the use of inhibition, facilitation, and stimulation by key points of control, preparatory to evoking more nearly normal motor responses.
authors.affiliation: Ośrodek Wczesnej Interwencji i Wspomagania Rozwoju, Polskie Stowarzyszenie na rzecz Osób z Upośledzeniem Umysłowym, Gdańsk.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Klimont