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Article type: Case Report
Authors: Swiggum, Mary Scotta; * | Knowlton, Janeb | Powers, Deniseb
Affiliations: [a] Wingate University, Wingate, NC, USA | [b] Pediatric Therapy Center, Houston, TX, USA
Correspondence: [*] Address for correspondence: Mary Scott Swiggum PT, PhD, Associate Professor Wingate University, PO Box 159, Wingate, NC 28174, USA. Tel.: +1 (704) 233 8701, Fax: +1 (704) 233 8673; E-mail: [email protected].
Abstract: BACKGROUND:Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) currently embraces evidence-based concepts of motor control, motor learning and neuroplasticity. However, most research has been performed on outdated models of NDT. OBJECTIVE:This case series examines the short- and long-term outcomes of a three-week intensive using contemporary NDT interventions. METHODS:Six children, 2–10 years old with neurologic disorders and Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels I-III participated in the intervention. The three-week intensive included 60 minutes of physical, occupational and speech therapy 3–5 times weekly. RESULTS:All children demonstrated Gross Motor Function Measure-66 gains of medium to large effect sizes. These gains were maintained or improved upon 3 months’ post conclusion of the intensive intervention. CONCLUSIONS:This study supports emerging research regarding the effectiveness of intensive intervention and further study of current NDT interventions.
Keywords: Intensive intervention, cerebral palsy, NDT
DOI: 10.3233/NRE-201525
Journal: NeuroRehabilitation, vol. 48, no. 1, pp. 19-27, 2021
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