Treatment which aims to use facilitative handling which prioritises normal movement and muscle tone or inhibition of reflex activity rather than maximising practice and patient activity. Also known as neurophysiological or neurodevelopmental treatment.
Glossary
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Bobath therapy
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Body mass index (BMI)
An index of body weight corrected for height.
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Botulinum toxin
A toxin which when injected can relax muscles to reduce spasticity.