Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) is an advanced therapeutic approach practiced by experienced Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech - Language Pathologists. This hands-on approach is used in working with people who have central nervous system insults that create difficulties in controlling movement. Therapists using NDT treatment have completed advanced training in NDT and work closely with individuals with neurological challenges (e.g. cerebral palsy, stroke, head injury), helping them to become as independent as possible. NDT-trained therapists work collaboratively with individuals, family, caregivers and physicians to develop comprehensive treatment programs based on the principles of human neurology and physiology. Individuals who have minimal to severe motor difficulties can benefit from the NDT approach.

The Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT/Bobath) approach was developed for the treatment of individuals with Pathophysiology of the central nervous system (CNS), primarily children with cerebral palsy (CP) and adults with cerebral vascular accidents (CVA). Individuals with CNS Pathophysiology have dysfunction in posture and movement and subsequent functional activity limitations.

For many patients we also utilize partial weight bearing training, a therapeutic intervention used to promote the generation of normal walking patterns by controlling weight bearing, balance, and posture during walking therapy. This type of therapy is shown to be useful for Spinal Cord Injuries, Strokes, Head Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Amputation, Balance Issues, Orthopedic Problems, and Arthritis. The Christopher Reeves Foundation is funding research projects involving this type of locomotion training.