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. On the Basic Bobath Course, every clinical session is followed by structured reflection, clinical discussion, questioning assumptions, and reviewing clinical choices. Reflection isn’t optional here - it’s how learning becomes skill. The clinical evolution continues. Check back next week for the next installment in our series, featuring fresh insights and evidence-based techniques. You won’t want