WHAT IS BDA THERAPY?

BDA or Biomechanical Developmental Approach is a therapy aimed at returning to the path of spontaneous development of children/persons with disabilities through improvement of existing and development of new functions, thus improving the quality of their life and the life of the entire family. BDA therapy combines various forms of mechanical stimulation of connective tissue with movement, which triggers certain biochemical and biological processes and performs remodelling of connective tissue, stimulates the desired response of body structures and improves the vital, motor, cognitive and emotional functions of the organism, that is, the child.

BDA therapy – application

The conditions to which BDA therapy can be applied are all the conditions that are caused by brain tissue damage that is always accompanied by damage and deformity of the musculoskeletal system and functions, including vital functions.

Why is it important to remodel connective tissue?

The connective tissue is a continuous three-dimensional network that extends throughout the body and envelops and permeates all organs, muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels; gives support to the body and body cavities and, connects, creates space and separates body structures, influences movement coordination and posture of body, and has a nutritional, metabolic, defensive and thermoregulatory function.

Supportive role of BDA therapy

The pressure present in the connective tissue, gives the body structures strength, and this pressure enables the upright position of the body structure and enables the body to carry its load, so that the muscles can perform their function without excessive engagement and energy consumption. If the connective tissue weakens and loses its supporting role, there is a loss of internal body volume (chest, abdominal cavity, pelvic cavity, neck, cranial cavity) and even a loss of space in the joints and between vertebrae.

The lack of distance between the bony segments of the body makes them collide, which makes the movement impossible, and the parts of the body that should normally move, are losing that mobility and the body segments begin to move in block. The weakness of connective tissue results in the loss of its density, which is manifested by the laxity of the tissue, extreme stretchability and hypermobility and instability in the joints or tissues.

The role in the transmission of forces through the body and coordination of movements

The muscles and connective tissue work together as a well synchronized and coordinated system. The mechanical force generated by muscular contraction and by contraction of certain connective tissues is transmitted through the interconnected network of connective tissues. The preservation, i.e. continuity of connective tissue is necessary to enable the transmission of forces through the connective tissue. When the connective tissues weaken, the muscles lose their support because the connective tissue cannot effectively direct and transmit the mechanical force that the muscles create, which affects the ability of the child/person with disabilities to perform normal, coordinated movements. The child/person is capable of generating force by muscle contraction, but is not capable of translating that force into a fine, coordinated movement.

The defensive (immunological) role

The cells of the immune system perform a large part of their activity in connective tissues, and they play a significant role in preventing the spread of infections and in modulating the response of the immune system. Mechanical forces or stimuli give rise to the release of chemical substances (cytokines) that create and maintain the immune system response.

The connective tissues as the largest sensory organ of the body

The connective tissue contains a large number of mechanoreceptors that receive mechanical stimuli from the internal (body) and external environment and send this information to the brain, thanks to which it has a picture of the position of the body at all times. Proprioceptors are a special type of apparatus) is stored in the cerebral cortex, thus, over time, creating the map of the body. mechanoreceptor that enable the function of proprioception – the conscious or unconscious recognition of the position of the body and body parts in space and time. All the information that the brain receives through its mechanoreceptors and other senses (hearing, vision, as well as from the vestibular .

Damage to connective tissues can contribute to the occurrence of sensory disorders – the function of mechanoreception and proprioception, in children/people with disabilities, which makes them unable to accurately determine the speed, distance, intensity and amplitude of a movement in a particular motor function, together with a problem of orientation in space. By strengthening the connective tissues through BDA therapy, the functions of mechanoreception and proprioception are improved and the aforementioned disorders of sensory nature are reduced and eliminated.

Transport/metabolic /nutritional role of connective tissues

The fluid part of the connective tissue is made up of intercellular fluid which enables the entire process of metabolism to takes place. When the connective tissue is weakened, the circulation of the intercellular fluid slows down, its viscosity rises, which slows down the process of absorption of nutrients at the cellular level, as well as the release of metabolic waste products, which further affects the retardation of growth and development of tissues, organs, organ systems and the organism as a whole. BDA therapy uses mechanical, thermodynamic and chemical stimulation to achieve the effect of dissolving/softening the intercellular fluid, which improves its circulation at the cellular level, thus improving the whole process of metabolism and tissue nutrition.

WHAT PROBLEMS CAN BDA THERAPYHELP WITH?

The application of BDA therapy enables the improvement of existing and the establishment of new motor functions such as:

Establishment and improvement of head and neck control in different positions.
The control of torso and enhancement of torso stability, which gradually leads to the establishment and improvement of seating function.
Improving the counterbalance function in different positions.
Establishing control and stability of the pelvis, which is necessary for further progress towards establishing a four-limbed or high-kneeling position.
Establishing and improving gross and fine motor skills.

BDA therapy also successfully reduces and eliminates various structural problems that occur as associated problems of various neurological conditions such as:

Shortening of the tendons and already formed contractures of the feet, knees and groin area.
Chest deformities.
Deformities of the spinal column (scoliosis and kyphosis).
Foot deformities such as varus, equinovarus and valgus.
Instability and decrease in the amplitude of the hip and foot joint movements.
Instability and decrease in the amplitude of movement of the shoulder joint and shoulder blades.

Children with neurological disorders can have a wide variety of functional disorders associated with the underlying condition, and BDA therapy successfully helps with these disorders:

Problems with swallowing, chewing, excessive salivation.
Speech production apparatus control problem.
Mime control problems.
Problems with breathing mechanics and rhythm; frequent infections, pneumonia and bronchitis.
Constipation problem, dry and irregular stool.
Problems with reflux disease and reflux of gastric contents.
Sleep problems and frequent waking up during the night.
The problem of hyperkinesia and chaotic movements and shortening of muscles due to the increased muscle stretch reflexes.
The problem of increased muscle tone depending on the type of spasticity and rigidity and atony.
The problem of subluxation and luxation of the hip joint.

Everyone can experience the benefits of BDA therapy

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