N.A.P.® is an integrative, neuro-orthopaedic therapy to enhance motor strategies for daily life activities. The main focus of these courses is the practical application (70% practice / 30% theory). The Modules should be attended in the following sequence.
Module I: Functional Limitations of the Lumbar Spine/Pelvis/Lower Extremity
Contents
- Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Neurophysiological Principles: Use of specific input systems to aid movement planning and economical movement strategies. The meaning of emotional factors (limbic system) in pain and fear and for motivation.
- Clinically Oriented Assessment: Lumbar Spine/Pelvis/Lower Extremity, Gait Analysis.
- Clinical Motor Tests to assess automatization of movement stragegies and risk of falling. Tests for documentation of mobility of non-contractile and neural structures.
- Mobilization of non-contractile and neural structures: structural treatment methods during goal-oriented activities to enable short-term functional changes to become long – term structural ones.
- Enhance Long – term Learning: facilitation and automatization of daily life and professional activities by guiding self-exercises with and without apparatus.
Learning Goals
Upon completion of the first module participants should be able to develop a clnical hypothesis, pertaining to pathologies and complex symptoms concerning the lower extremitites, pelvic region and lumbar spine, according to movement and activity analysis. A basic understanding of the therapeutic principles should be achieved, so that treatment methods can be chosen and applied accordingly.
Module II: Functional limitations of the Temporomandibular Joint/Cervical and Thoracic Spine/Upper Extremity
Contents
- Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Neurophysiological Principles: Use of specific input systems to aid movement planning and economical movement strategies. The meaning of emotional factors (limbic system) in pain and fear and for motivation.
- Clinically Oriented Assessment: Temporomandibular Joint/Cervical and Thoracic Spine/Upper Extremity. Tests for assessment of automatization of movement strategies and manipulation tasks. Tests for documentation of mobility of non-contractile and neural structures.
- Mobilization of non-contractile and neural structures: structural treatment methods during goal-oriented activities to enable short – term functional changes to become Long – term structural ones
- Enhance Long – term Learning: facilitation and automatization of daily life and professional activities by guiding self-exercises with and without apparatus.
Learning Goals
Upon completion of the second module the participants should be able to develop a clinical hypotheses, according to movement and activity analysis and develop an treatment plan, resulting from their specific evaluation. Basic knowledge concerning pathologies and symptom complexes of the upper extremities, cervical spine and temporomandibular joint, as well as basic understanding of the N.A.P. treatment principles should be gained, so that the treatment methods can be applied accordingly.
Clinical Courses –
practical workshops with patients
Aetiology, epidemiology and pathophysiology are discussed in these courses. Internationally standardized tests and treatment methods are demonstrated by the course instructor.
By appointment participants may invite their own patients for treatment within the course.
Completion of Module I and II is required before applying for the clinical modules.
Module III: Motor Strategy Training in Neurological Rehabilitation
Contents
Pathologies:
- Apoplectic Stroke
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Parkinson´s disease
Symptoms:
- Spasticity
- Ataxia
- Akinesia
- Rigor
- Tremor
- Loss of Postural Control
- Balance Disorders
Learning Goals
Within the third module participants learn to use international testing methods and parameters for evaluating neurological patients. A general understanding of complex symptoms and contemporary treatment methods is to be achieved, in order to develop evidence- based treatment strategies and document results.
Module IV: Motor Strategy Training in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Contents
Pathologies:
- Disc Degeneration
- Injuries of Joints, Muscles, and Ligaments
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Symptoms:
- Dizziness
- Tinnitus
- Migraine Headaches
- Joint Instabilities and Limitations
- Gait disturbances
- Acute and Postoperative Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Fibromyalgia
Learning Goals
Within the fourth module participants have the opportunity to refine and automatize their technical treatment skills. Orthopaedic and traumatological pathologies, entaling acute and chronic pain symptoms, can be assesed, treated and documented, holistically.