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