NDT Training for PT and OT Staff
We are happy to share that all members of the Reach for Speech Physical and Occupational Therapy teams have recently completed their Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) training. This achievement not only enhances their professional skills but also strengthens the quality of care we provide to our clients!
Neuro-Developmental Treatment is a therapeutic approach primarily used for children who have difficulty with movement and coordination due to neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, or traumatic brain injuries. This approach focuses on improving functional movement by addressing the underlying issues that affect motor control and posture.
In NDT, therapists employ ADL handling techniques and a developmental sequence of movements to help patients work up from totally assisted movements to less assistance, allowing them to strengthen core and postural muscles to ensure proper alignment. With these techniques, our therapists can help clients improve interaction with their environment and engage in functional play, enhancing their independence and overall quality of life.
Completing the 16-hour NDT training course has equipped our therapists with advanced techniques to evaluate, assess and treat clients. They now have a deeper understanding of how to identify patients who could benefit from hands-on NDT techniques, and the tools to develop more tailored treatment plans which focus on each client’s unique needs and goals.
The training involved both lecture sessions, exposing our clinicians to the research which supports NDT Treatment, as well as hands on group work and case studies utilizing mannequins, allowing them to gain experience practicing techniques as they would on a patient.
Our therapists are so excited to work together using their newly acquired skill set. With so many of them completing this training, we hope to encourage ongoing professional development and teamwork to continually improve client outcomes.
We are so proud of our clinicians for their hard work and dedication in completing this rigorous training. Their commitment to professional growth reflects Reach for Speech’s dedication to excellence in therapy.
To learn more about how our NDT-trained Physical and Occupational Therapists can help your child grow, reach out to us at 724-888-2548. We look forward to helping your child reach their full potential!