The Bobath concept is an approach to neurological rehabilitation that is applied in patient assessment and treatment (such as with adults after stroke [1] or children with cerebral palsy [2]).
The Bobath concept is the most widely used neuro-rehabilitation approach worldwide, and considers the impact of the neurological condition on the whole person within their individual context.
The Bobath approach, also known as neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), is a widely used concept in the rehabilitation of stroke patients with hemiparesis in many countries.
Bobath approach is based on the premise that the presence of normal postural reflex mechanisms is fundamental to a motor skill's performance. Bobath interventions are multi-dimensional, individualised, and reflective [5]. The Bobath approach focuses o
The Bobath approach is a neurophysiological rehabilitation technique developed in the 1940s to treat individuals with central nervous system damage. It is based on principles of normal movement patterns, reciprocal innervation, and tone normalization.