Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)
Dynamic movement intervention (DMI) uses a range of functional motions and positions to stimulate neuroplasticity, allowing your child to develop new neuronal connections. This dynamic handling technique are used by both occupational and physical therapist to promotes the development of gross motor milestones including rolling, sitting, crawling, transitional movements, standing skills and walking. The goal of DMI is to elicit a consistent and specific active motor response from the child by completing an exercise multiple times per session, across sessions.
DMI therapy works well in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques and equipment. These are often combined in a treatment session to provide better alignment and enhance desired movements.
Intensive Therapy Can Include:
- Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT)
- Sensory Processing Integration
- TASES
- Primitive Reflex Integration
- Whole Body vibration Therapy
- Utilization of Orthotic Devices to improve alignment & muscle activation
Who is Dynamic Movement Intervention For?
DMI therapy works to accelerate a child’s motor skills progress over time, and therefore this form of therapy benefits children diagnosed with a range of conditions, mainly those affecting a child’s neurological ability. Some of which may include:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder)
- Spina Bifida
- Developmental Delay
- High Tone Muscles and Low Tone Muscles
- Chromosomal abnormalities/genetic disorder
- Brain Injury
- Encephalopathy (HIE)
- Arthrogryposis
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Children at risk, such as those who are born prematurely, can also benefit from this therapy
Does DMI have to be intensive therapy?
No. Parent are able to select weekly session or intensive (5 days, 1-3 weeks).
- 30-minute consultation call with the intensive team to establish focus areas to individualize your child’s intensive program
- 1-2 hour/session of direct 1:1 skilled, individualized, therapy delivered by a DMI certified therapist
Cost: $160/hour for any DMI session. A 30% deposit is required upon booking.
Current Availability for Summer
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If you have any questions, or you would like to book your DMI ,
call or text 813-447-1447
or email us at admin@beeyondplay.com