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VOJTA neurophysiologic therapy

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Abstract

The reflexlocomotion acc. to VOJTA is a neurophysiologic facilitation system for the whole CNS and neuromuscular apparatus. It consists of all components, in a reciprocal manner of locomotion: (i) automatic control of posture, (ii) uprighting, (iii) aimed movements.

Consequently the indications for this type of kinesiologic facilitation are really extensive.

In this article the following complete list of indications is described: CCD (central coordination disorder), CP (cerebral palsy), peripheral paresis, Spina bifida (MMC), Myopathies, congenital malformations, orthopaedic problems, traumatic cross sections, neuromuscular dysfunctions etc. Further the experiences of the treatment in each disease are discussed. Even EMG-detections have shown the effect of the therapy in peripheral and central damage. Therefore a good prognosis for improvement and rehabilitation can be given in a large number of disorders, irrespective of age.

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  1. Physiotherapeutic Department, Institute of Social Pediatrics and Medicine for Adolescents, University of Munich, Children’s Centre, Heiglhofstr, 63, D-8000, Munich 70, Germany

    H. Bauer (Head)

  2. Thakur Hari Prasad Institute of Rehabilitation for the Mentally Handicapped, Hyderabad

    G. Appaji

  3. Kinderklinik an der Amsterdamer Strabe, Universitäte Köeln, Köeln

    D. Mundt

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Bauer, H., Appaji, G. & Mundt, D. VOJTA neurophysiologic therapy. Indian J Pediatr 59, 37–51 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02760897

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