Written by Karen Blagojevic. One of the most persistent misunderstandings I encounter is the idea that therapists applying the Bobath Concept are focused on making patients “symmetrical.” We are not chasing symmetry. We are interested in optimising the state of the nervous system —specifically, state-dependent motor cortex excitability. Selective movement does not simply appear because a patient “tries harder.” It emerges when the motor cortex, descending systems, spinal netw

BBTA Tutors; Karen Blagojevic & Tim Walton. @ Breightmet Health Centre, Bolton Most people don’t leave saying, “I learned a technique.” They leave saying, “I treat my patients differently now.” That’s the Bobath Concept. Thank you for reading. We hope these bite-sized Bobath insights provided a fresh perspective for your clinical practice. We can’t wait to see you at our next course! Get in touch with us today: ​ info@bbta.org.uk #BobathConcept #NeuroRehabilitation #MovementA