It is a concept designed for people with disorders of the central nervous system ( stroke, craniocerebral trauma, multiple sclerosis). The aim of the Bobath Concept is to examine and treat patients with CNS disorders, addressing problems and disorders of function, movement and muscle tone. The concept places particular emphasis on normalising muscle tone and building central stability – responsible for correct posture and movement pattern. The improvement process includes both acute and chronic phase management. The therapist reviews the patient’s 24-hour management model (in close cooperation with the caregiver, the patient’s family), provides guidance on care and organisation of the patient’s space. Bobath therapy for adults is a therapeutic concept of task-oriented work. This type of approach to the therapy process is partly based on current knowledge of motor control, motor learning and the plasticity (ability to reorganise) of the nervous and muscular system. It is also partly based on the experience of clinicians while taking into account the needs and expectations of patients.
It is a concept designed for patients after damage to the central nervous system(CNS), including patients after strokes, brainstem contusions, craniocerebral trauma or multiple sclerosis patients. The aim of the Bobath Concept is to study and treat patients with CNS disorders, addressing problems and disorders of function, movement and muscle tone. The concept places particular emphasis on normalising muscle tone and building central stability – responsible for correct posture and movement pattern. The improvement process includes both acute and chronic phase management. The therapist reviews the patient’s 24-hour management model (in close cooperation with the caregiver, the patient’s family), provides guidance on care and organisation of the patient’s space. Bobath therapy for adults is a therapeutic concept of task-oriented work. This type of approach to the therapy process is partly based on current knowledge of motor control, motor learning and the plasticity (ability to reorganise) of the nervous and muscular system. It is also partly based on the experience of clinicians while taking into account the needs and expectations of patients.
