This book will help you assess and treat patients with neurological impairment resulting in dysfunctional or abnormal muscle tone. The material concentrates on achieving upper extremity function for personal autonomy. Because the upper extremities work in synchrony with the rest of the body, the text covers significant aspects of whole body movement as well. Thus, though the book is written by an occupational therapist, physical therapists and speech pathologists will find the information applicable to gait and respiration. This information can be applied to patients of any age or size. The illustrations alternate the use of small and large bodies, so one can generalize visualizations. The intervention strategies presented reflect a strong neurodevelopmental treatment orientation. However, the analysis of component parts of movement and the review of significant aspects of normal and abnormal development have evolved from the integration of anatomical and kinesiological perspectives. Our kinesiology illustrations are intended to help you visualize the position of the muscle and the related skeletal parts. As one provides treatment, these visual images will guide the location and direction of touch.

Improving Upper Body Control: An Approach to Assessment and Treatment of Tonal Dysfunction

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Boehme, Regi

Boehme, John

Exercise & Fitness

Psychological Corp.

This book will help you assess and treat patients with neurological impairment resulting in dysfunctional or abnormal muscle tone. The material concentrates on achieving upper extremity function for personal autonomy. Because the upper extremities work in synchrony with the rest of the body, the text covers significant aspects of whole body movement as well. Thus, though the book is written by an occupational therapist, physical therapists and speech pathologists will find the information applicable to gait and respiration. This information can be applied to patients of any age or size. The illustrations alternate the use of small and large bodies, so one can generalize visualizations.The intervention strategies presented reflect a strong neurodevelopmental treatment orientation. However, the analysis of component parts of movement and the review of significant aspects of normal and abnormal development have evolved from the integration of anatomical and kinesiological perspectives. Our kinesiology illustrations are intended to help you visualize the position of the muscle and the related skeletal parts. As one provides treatment, these visual images will guide the location and direction of touch.

How do babies learn to do that? No two babies are the same. Each is a unique individual; each has a personal inventory of abilities and achievements. In this comprehensive and thoroughly illustrated resource, three renowned child-development specialists--Rona Alexander, Ph.D., CCC-SP, Regi Boehme, OTR, and Barbara Cupps, PT--discuss the process of development during the first year of life. Included with each chapter is a summary chart and list of reference materials. FORMER PSYCHOLOGICAL CORPORATION ISBN: 076-1641-874 The text follows the development of the typical infant from newborn to age 12 months in these vital areas: * Postural control * Gross motor skills * Fine motor skills * Oral-motor and respiratory functions * Speech and language

Normal Development of Functional Motor Skills: The First Year of Life

Alexander, Rona

Cupps, Barbara

Therapy Skill Builders

Author Regi Boehme, a certified occupational therapy instructor in neuro-developmental treatment (NDT), offers practical treatment ideas in this revised edition of her workshop manual. The material in this 52-page book is designed to support the clinician working with babies during the first year of life who have suspected or confirmed neurological problems. This easy-to-use reference tool gives the therapist a detailed look at the treatment of babies, with a focus on the child with cerebral palsy. The text also presents the development of basic postural function; that is, the ability to move through gravity and explore the world. The NDT approach is included in the illustrated treatment rationale of this manual. This hands-on resource includes 
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principles of NDT 
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early warning signs 
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comparison of normal and abnormal movement components 
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a description of grading touch In her insightful introduction, Ms. Boehme offers clinician-readers sound suggestions such as: 
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Know the process of normal development to be able to identify where the baby is blocked in development and what is interfering with his or her ability to control posture and movement. 
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Grade your sensory input; as light input used with patience and sensitivity will be more effective. 
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Understand that the parents are in crisis; the challenge is to help the parents reach a level of acceptance of their baby. Also included in the book is a glossary of terms. Clear line drawings and descriptions help the therapist give the type of sensory motor input consistent with normal development.

Approach to Treatment of the Baby

Psychology & Counseling

Regi Boehme, a noted instructor of Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), offers practical treatment ideas in this 55-page revised edition of her workshop manual. This valuable, easy-to-use reference tool gives therapists an understandable overview of basic problems of low tone. The material is designed to support the clinician in assessment and treatment of children who exhibit insufficient muscle tone to sustain postural control against gravity. Postural control and functional movement are focal points of NDT, a therapeutic approach developed in 1942 for the management of cerebral palsy by physiotherapist Berta Bobath and physician Karl Bobath. Since this material is based on the work of the Bobaths, a review of the principles of NDT is in order. This text also offers suggestions to improve postural control, movement, and function when hypotonicity is a presenting problem. The NDT approach is included in the illustrated treatment rationale. Clear line drawings and descriptions will help clinicians understand conditions and treatment techniques. This hands-on resource includes: 
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early diagnostic signs 
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quality of postural tone and its impact on movement 
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principles of NDT and its relationship to hypotonicity 
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effective sensory-motor input 
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suggestions for carryover care at home

The Hypotonic Child: Treatment for Postural Control, Endurance, Strength, and Sensory Organization

Medical Books

Allied Health Professions

Author Regi Boehme, a certified occupational therapy instructor in neuro-developmental treatment (NDT), offers practical treatment ideas in this revised edition of her workshop manual. The material in this 58-page book is designed to support the clinician in assessment and treatment of children who exhibit fluctuating muscle tone. Generally, such children are able to initiate muscle activity but are unable to sustain it with graded mid-range control, and may not be able to terminate it in a way that is appropriate to the function. This text offers suggestions to improve postural control, movement, and function when fluctuation in muscle tone is a presenting problem. Postural control and functional movement are focal points of NDT, a therapeutic approach created for the management of cerebral palsy in 1942 by physiotherapist Berta Bobath and her physician-husband Karl Bobath. Because the material in this text is based on the work of the Bobaths, Ms. Boehme, in her insightful introductio

Developing Mid-Range Control and Function in Children With Fluctuating Muscle Tone

Communication Skill Builders

Myofascial Release and Its Application to Neuro-Developmental Treatment

Boehme Workshops

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Improving Upper Body Control: An Approach to Assessment and Treatment of Tonal Dysfunction

Improving Upper Body Control: An Approach to Assessment and Treatment of Tonal Dysfunction

Improving Upper Body Control: An Approach to Assessment and Treatment of Tonal Dysfunction

Normal Development of Functional Motor Skills: The First Year of Life

Approach to Treatment of the Baby

The Hypotonic Child: Treatment for Postural Control, Endurance, Strength, and Sensory Organization

Improving Upper Body Control: An Approach to Assessment and Treatment of Tonal Dysfunction

Developing Mid-Range Control and Function in Children With Fluctuating Muscle Tone

Myofascial Release and Its Application to Neuro-Developmental Treatment