N.A.P.® – the bridge between Orthopaedics and Neurology

Neuromuscular (arthro)skelettal Plasticity, N.A.P.®, is an integrative neuro-orthopaedic concept, which is applied in neurological and orthopaedic rehabilitation, as well as for prevention.

Plasticity means change or adaptation. Evidence, that body structures and functions are formed by functional activities, determines the treatment methods within this concept. The therapist´s hands can be used as a specific tool to attain the best possible biomechanical situation, which, under healthy circumstances, is coordinated by the neuromuscular system. In this way the brain gets an „idea“ of the movement it needs to organize and gains support in planning it. Protective programs which have been organized by the brain can be erased and it can regain access to its existing motor programs (Reset).

Structural treatment is performed during the goal-oriented actions of the patient. The therapist combines knowledge of traditional manual therapy concepts, pertaining to joint mechanics and neurodynamics with current neurophysiological knowledge to enhance motor learning.

Detailed movement analysis is the base for advising clients, patients and their relatives. The N.A.P.® - concept illuminates the complexity of the human being for assessment and treatment within this hollisitc approach.

Instructor team

Renata Horst, Germany, USA

Jens Heber, Germany
Stefan Srugies, Germany

Assistants:
Kjersti Nysted, Norway
Marit Pasig, Switzerland
Henrike Fischer, Italy
Marios Mitsios, Greece
Jana Wegener, Germany
Minettchen Herchenröder, Germany
Tomasz Maicki, Poland
Sylwia Metel, Poland

Hinweise zu den Modulen

Each Module entails 25 course hours (45 min.)

Participants: Physical Therapists, Speech and Swallowing Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Medical Doctors
Pre-requisites: Basic Knowledge in Anatomy

Upon completion of all 4 modules one may be listed on an international therapist list for further recommendation.