Effect of Trunk Stabilization Exercises on Quality of Life and Communication in Cerebral Palsy

NDT is a holistic and interdisciplinary clinical practice model informed by current and evolving research that emphasizes individualized therapeutic handling based on movement analysis for habilitation and rehabilitation of individuals with neurological pathophysiology.

Feeding and oral-motor intervention strategies have been developed to address difficulties with sucking, chewing, swallowing, and improve oral-motor skills.

Trunk control affects head control. After gaining head control, it causes jaw stability and oral motor control (tongue control and lip closure). All of these affect communication and quality of life.