Methods in neurological physical therapy: Bobath Concept generalities

Abstract

Physical Therapy in central nervous system (SNC) disease is performed to avoid abnormal muscle tone and posture, to treat muscle and joint deformities, and to reduce motor and sensory disorders. Bobath Concept (BC) is the most widespread and is clinically accepted for targeting the CNS and the neuromuscular system. BC tries to ‘teaches’ the brain to improve motor performance skills and achieve ‘as near normal function as possible’.

We describe the generalities of this neurological physiotherapy method.