www.martialartstherapy.com presented by david reicher m.s. co-founder martial arts...

www.martialartstherapy.comPresented by

David Reicher M.S.Co-Founder Martial Arts Therapy

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Martial Arts Therapy Classes began 1990 Martial Arts Therapy was incorporated 1993

The Company began with the following individuals Martial Artist

Physical Therapist Speech Language Pathologist Senior Rehabilitation Assistant

The Company also consulted with

Occupational Therapist Neurological and Behavioral Psychologists Recreational Therapist

P.T. Model Fitness ModelPhysicians prescription Physicians clearanceDaily documentation Information documentationMonthly progress notes Yearly assessment testingSupervised by licensed P.T. Assistance by volunteersInsurance reimbursement Private pay

Hybrid Community Grant ModelPhysicians clearanceInformation documentationYearly assessment testingSupervised by licensed therapist with assistance by volunteersStudent co-pay

Martial ArtsHuman movement efficiency strategies

Rehabilitation/Therapy

Human movement compensation strategies

Therapeutic GoalsTherapeutic Goals

Independent movement patterns

achieved in a group environment

Volunteers reduce student costs

Martial Arts Therapy uses the martial arts for therapeutic purposes

Does not replace Therapy

Anybody may participate

Autism Spectrum DisorderADD & ADHDCerebral PalsyCognitive ImpairmentCrouzons SyndromeDown SyndromeLearning DisabledSensory Integration DysfunctionSpina BifidaStrokeTraumatic Brain Injury

Opening of class with formal bowing Affirmation statementStretching and warm upBasic techniquesBridging of basic techniques Specific exercise drills/activitiesGames or bridging activities to reinforce skills used earlier in classQuestions and Answers

Finding the reinforcerVerbal praisePositive reinforcementBreaking down techniques into movement chainsWithholding the reinforcing movementSetting up students for successBridging skills in multiple activitiesUse of parents/caregivers and volunteers

The program is a paradox. We use fighting skills, activities and drills to learn

ADL’sSocial SkillsMovement PatternsCognitive Skills

To our knowledge there has not been an expected increase in violent or anti-social behavior by our students in school or outside the ‘Dojo’

Open hands versus closed hands

Maintain and update our literature review

Students sign themselves in on attendance sheet

Not their parent/caregiverNot the therapist/volunteer

Students are responsible for equipmentGetting out and putting back propsWashing the matsProper use with their partner

Participate in class to the best of their ability

180 degrees in a linePoint A & BStudents identify lines in the environmentBridge to techniques

Palm strike (out & back)Knee kick (up & down)

Repetition and asking questions of students

Using the pads to make a line

Identifying circles in the room

Identifying 360 degrees in a circle

Use in pivots and throws

Spatial awareness

Allows a bridge into lines and angles