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The importance of static and dynamic signs of non-verbal communication with central nervous system of impaired children during the kinesitherapy treatment

Aim To investigate the importance of physiotherapist’s static and dynamic signs of nonverbal communication in order to influence such protocol in the quality of interaction between a physiotherapist and a central nervous system of an impaired child, which can ultimately improve outcomes of kinesitherapy treatment. Methods During a three-month period, an internally created protocol was implemented. The group consisted of six patients aged 11 months to 4 years of age, with multiple congenital sensory-motor deficiency of central nervous system. The Protocol included the implementation of eight precisely defined nonverbal physical therapist behaviors in kinesitherapy treatment. The evaluation was made by a questionnaire. Results Subsequent to the application of internal protocol, parameters such as occurrence of crying at the beginning of the treatment, occurrence of crying during the treatment and mean value of three treatments in the last week taken after three months from the beginning of the Protocol application, show significant improvements. Conclusion The influence of nonverbal communication on the interaction between a physiotherapist and a child and the outcomes of kynesitherapy treatment, can be a base for further research in a multidisciplinary team

physiotherapy, motor and sensory disorders, interaction, internal protocol.

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