{"title":"Carol R. Bettendorf PT MS PCS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarol R. Bettendorf PT MS PCS\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in works that explore innovative approaches to paediatric physical therapy, with a particular focus on early intervention. Her books provide detailed insights into therapeutic techniques aimed at improving outcomes for children with cerebral palsy and related conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a thoughtful blend of clinical knowledge and practical guidance, ideal for professionals, educators, and families seeking to understand and support infant motor development. Her writings are grounded in evidence-based practice, making them a valuable reference within the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reversing-cerebral-palsy-in-early-infancy-by-carol-r-bettendorf-pt-ms-pcs-9781098388164","title":"Reversing Cerebral Palsy in Early Infancy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author's purpose in writing this book is to give physicians, physical therapists, parents, and caregivers of young infants who are showing characteristics of Cerebral Palsy a protocol that can prevent Cerebral Palsy, in many cases, as the infant gets older. This protocol has been used effectively for over twenty years in the author's Paediatric Physical Therapy practice. The protocol is called Normalization Through Neuroplastic Manipulation (NTNM). When this protocol is used, some infants can grow up with normal movement patterns that no longer require therapy instead of with Cerebral Palsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany resources state that cerebral palsy is hardwired into the infant's brain at birth and that the condition cannot be changed to normal movement. It is commonly thought today that we can help the infant with Cerebral Palsy improve his movement patterns through therapy but we cannot change the movement patterns of Cerebral Palsy to normal movement patterns. This child will always have gross motor issues of cerebral palsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResearch has shown that the assumption that Cerebral Palsy is a disorder that is permanently part of the infant's development is not true in some cases. Sources of research that uphold the idea that abnormal movement patterns can be reversed to normal movement patterns in early infancy because of the plasticity of the infant's nervous system when responding to environmental input are included in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNTNM is a simple protocol in practice. The author has been using it for over twenty years with excellent results. Case studies will be presented from her Paediatric Physical Therapy practice. The protocol has no negative aspects when used as directed. The author urges you to try it with infants who are using excessive extension patterns. Characteristics of infants at risk for Cerebral Palsy are presented. The General Movement Assessment (GMA), an evaluation which can be given and is 95% valid and reliable in diagnosing Cerebral Palsy in early infancy, is discussed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParent carryover of handling methods presented in therapy is essential for NTNM to work. Parents are treated with respect, as partners, on the team that will help the infant. Positive aspects of the infant's behaviour are emphasised during treatment sessions as well as in the treatment plan for the next week. Parent work at home is done during positive interactions in play and with positioning and handling while the infant is playing and awake and sometimes while the infant is sleeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe infant, parent, and physical therapist experience NTNM as a positive, productive, and enjoyable experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471462449388,"sku":"9781098388164","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781098388164-reversing-cerebral-palsy-in-early-infancy.jpg?v=1775244235"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/carol-r-bettendorf-pt-ms-pcs.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}