Neuro Respiratory Therapy (NRT)

Third key element is Neuro Respiratory Therapy (NRT), which is a unique, predictable, restorative therapy for children and young adults with brain injury or brain abnormality. NRT develops the pattern of respiration and recover mechanism of breathing by addressing deep core weaknesses within the bio-mechanics of the respiratory system which affects structure, metabolism and motor and cognitive function.

What does it do?
• It reveals and treats the often hidden but complex weaknesses and deformities of the trunk caused by poor
respiratory mechanics that are the real cause behind limb abnormalities and the broad range of symptoms
associated with brain injuries or brain abnormalities
• It improves blood flow through the internal organs and enhances general metabolism
• It restores increasingly better blood flow within, and nutrition to the brain.
• It creates increasingly normal structures leading to increasingly normal abilities.
• Results are permanent

Advantages of NRT:
A steady normalisation of respiration, growth and structure, including:
• Co-ordination, posture, balance and motor development up to walking Swallowing, digestion, elimination
• Speech mechanics (including the structure of the trachea, pharynx and larynx), leading to clear speech
• Improved vision.
• A seizure-free cerebral metabolism.
• Improved intelligence.
• Increased emotional maturity.
NRT Approach:
The exercises use gentle, rhythmical pressure to strengthen the weak tissue structures of the diaphragm and other respiratory muscles. This approach imitates changes in internal air pressures that come from normal breathing.
Tissue blood supply increases in weak muscles, allowing them to become electrically active and under voluntary control.