The Padovan Method®

MÉTODO PADOVAN® REORGANIZAÇÃO

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The Padovan Method® UK - Training Program The most versatile holistic therapeutic approach

WHAT IS THE PADOVAN METHOD®?

T h e Pa d o va n M et h o d ® o f Ne u ro - Fu n c t i o n a l Reorganisation (N.F.R) is a natural, holistic, hands- on therapy. It is based on the physiological developmental stages (rolling, creeping, crawling,walking...) in order to stimulate and re-organize the Nervous System pathway.

The aim of Padovan Method® is to reorganize neurological circuits responsible for various human activities through specific stimulations in order to restore functions that are lost, or impaired, but also to train intact functions to achieve full potential and wellbeing.

Main principles of The Padovan Method®: Ÿ Developmental process of Walking, Speaking, Thinking and their interconnection Ÿ The Neurological Organization of the Nervous System Ÿ Observation of the human being in its natural growth Ÿ Neuro plasticity (rhythm, repetition, regularity) Ÿ Oral functions (breathing, sucking, chewing, and swallowing).

Ÿ Disturbance of consciousness (Vegetative state, minimal Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

It is safe to be used from birth to old age, with excellent outcomes.

The program can be adapted according to the needs of the individual, and can be used for a variety of different conditions/circumstances: Ÿ TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)

conscious state) CVA (Cardio Vascular Accident) MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Degenerative neurological diseases Fibromyalgia Myalgic encephalomyelitis (chronic fatigue syndrome) Parkinson's disease Schizophrenia Dysphagia (swallowing disorders) Cerebral Palsy, Autism Dyspraxia, Dyslexia Aphasia, Stuttering Bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching during sleep) TMJD (Temporal-mandibular Joint Dysfunction), Malocclusion Sensory disturbance (Hypersensitivity, Hyposensitivity) Acquisition of functions that were never acquired due to a developmental delay To improve posture, body awareness, cognitive functions i.e. concentration, attention, memory and performance during day to day activities

The Padovan Method® is now widely used in 12 countries worldwide including Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Greece and Switzerland with about 400 Padovan Method® specialists certified every year.

HOW DOES THE PADOVAN METHOD® WORK? The Padovan method® stimulates the Central Nervous System through a sequence of exercises by mirroring the neurophysiological development phases of walking, talking and thinking process of the human being, including hands and eyes evolution.

muscles, organs and cranial nerves. Moreover they play a role for the maintenance and shape of proper dental arch and roof of the mouth (mouth shape). A good motor function is another aspect which contributes to a well balance body, mind, and thinking.

Ÿ Physical exercises: a sequence of patterning (homo

Ÿ Rhythm: every exercise is accompanied by a verse,

lateral and crossed), which prepares for the rolling, creeping, and crawling, to finally reach the vertical position (standing), and the crossed march (walking).

From the horizontal position, progressively going against the force of gravity to reach the verticality and walking, exactly how it happens during the normal development of human being. This process leads to the maturation of the Central Nervous System and dominant hemisphere. Exercises for the hands and eyes are also done following the neuro evolution phases

Ÿ Oral Motor Function exercises: to give a great

sensory-motor stimulation to the face and mouth, working with the vegetative reflexes of breathing, sucking, chewing, and swallowing. These reflexes allow the child to survive in his new environment as they are important for feeding. These reflexes are considered prelinguistic exercises and prepare for the movement of articulate speech as they have in common the same

song, or poem in order to give rhythm to the movement and to improve its quality and coordination. The verses increase the patient’vocabulary and by creating association in the brain stimulate the thinking and the auditory process; the latter is also important to give reference for balance.

Other complementary exercises are done depending of the ability and needs of the individual.

All the exercises can be adapted according to the needs and ability of the person. However, in order to create neuro plasticity it is important that the sequences are done with rhythm, repetition and regularity. By giving sensory and proprioceptive stimulation reaching each level of the nervous system, this is stimulated and built up step by step

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WHO SHOULD REGISTER FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAM?

The Padovan® Method Training Program currently includes: Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

5 modules in sequence (I to V) four days each 2 Practical Modules (I ; II) two days each Preparation of therapy videos by the participants 10 Internships 10 Self-therapies

Each module includes practical and theoretical training sessions. At the end of each module a Certificate of Attendance is issued.

Ÿ The Padovan Method® Training program is

designed for: Physiotherapist Speech and Language Therapist Psychomotricity Therapist Occupational Therapist Psychologist Orthodontist Osteopath Doctor Cranio sacral therapist Paeditric nurse Ÿ Entry Requirements:

Degree in healthcare with clinical practice University students, having completed at 50% of the course in Healthcare Prò Sinapse might ask for proof of qualification. In the event that the applicant fails to send it, Prò Sinapse has the right to refuse the participation in the Training Program.

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Module I Sensory motor development

The module is based on the theoretical foundations that demonstrate the link between the motor, language and cognitive processes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The goal is for the applicant to assimilate the core principles and the theories of the Padovan® Method as well as to master the physical exercise sequence that uses the neuroevolutive stages of the sensory-motor development.

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History of The Padovan Method Interdependence between Walking, Talking, Thinking Concept of Neurological Organisation Maturation of the Nervous System Neuro evolutive movement of: walking, hands, eyes, oral functions Observation between the normal development and pathological or bad habits during evolution The different stages of maturation: from 0 to 21 years of age Theory and practice of the physical exercises: sequence of neuro evolutive stages of movement (walking process, hands/eyes evolution and complementary exercises) Concepts of Neurology The importance of Rhythm and Poems

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Module II Oral functions and their rehabilitation

The module covers the neurology concepts related to the 4 oral neuro-vegetative functions: breathing, sucking, chewing and swallowing. Ÿ LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The goal is to assimilate the neurology concepts inherent to the sensory-motor development (neuroevolutive stages) and mastering the exercises of oral motor function. Ÿ CONTENT Ÿ Review of Module I Ÿ The Vegetative Reflexes: breathing, sucking, chewing and

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swallowing. Its evolution, physiology/pathology and consequences of its bad habits.

The Cranial Nerves and Nervous System associated to the 4 oral functions Concept of the five main muscle chains in relation with the oral functions Concept of occlusion and malocclusion of the dental arch The importance of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) in relation to body posture and Nervous System Disfunction of the TMJ and its consequences Practical exercises of the 4 oral functions. How to use it during the therapy Complementary mio-facial exercises: theory and practice

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Module III Malocclusion, articulation disorders

The module explores the temporomandibular dysfunctions and how to treat them. Theory and practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The goal is to assimilate the theoretical concepts on malocclusions and articulation disorders resulting from immature or inadequate sensory-motor development or neuro-vegetative functions, as well as mastering the specific exercises to treat these conditions.

CONTENT Ÿ Review of Module II Ÿ Occlusion and its dysfunction Ÿ Functional jaw orthopaedics: classification and its Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

relation with body posture Mandibular movement during mastication: working side, balance side Notes of stomatognathic system: muscles, nerves, teeth, jaw, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) The importance of the teeth: its evolution (eruption, change), functions, dysfunctions Vegetative Oral Reflexes: functions and dysfunctions Articulation and speech disorders Classification of the phonemes and exercises to promote their installation

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Module IV Study of the senses, sensory motor integration, developmental disorders and associate neurology

The module covers major conditions such as dyslexia, autism, learning disability, other neurological conditions and pathologies.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The goal is to acquire a synoptic and coherent vision of neuro functional reorganisation and a deeper knowledge of the teachings on the relations between Walk-Talk-Think and the 12 senses.

CONTENT Ÿ Review of the main concepts of Module I, II, III Ÿ Classification of the 12 senses and its functions in

relation to the human being and his environment: Sense of: Life; Balance; Touch; our own movement. Sense of: Sight;Smell/Taste; Warm. Sense of: Sound or Hearing; Language/Word/Speech; Thought/ Concept/Representation; “I” of oneself and others Ÿ The importance of laterality and its assessment Ÿ Therapeutic protocols

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Module V In-depth study of neurological and neuro developmental disorders

The module explores more complex neurological concepts and neurodevelopmental conditions. A discussion and review of the case studies presented by the participants is also covered.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES The goal is to assimilate neurology concepts and associated pathologies as well as to master the exercises of the full sequence of corporal physical exercises and vegetative reflexes (breathing, sucking, chewing, and swallowing) for the oro-motor function exercises.

CONTENT Ÿ Neurology: Autonomic Nervous System, Cranial

Nerves, Brain Stem, Cortex Ÿ Neurological Organisation Ÿ Practical exercises: con oral motor function Ÿ Review of the theory Ÿ

Discussion of the case studies

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THE PADOVAN METHOD® TEAM

Beatriz Padovan

Sonia Padovan Catenne

Beatriz Padovan Speech and language therapist. Founder of the Padovan Method®, international teacher and lecturer.

Sonia Padovan Catenne Medical doctor specialised in neuropsychology, psychiatry and psychology. She teaches The Padovan Method® in Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Tunisia and Mexico.

Vincente Lauria Neto Qualified physiotherapist and certified Padovan therapist. He is the director of the Padovan Centre for education and neurofunctional reorganisation.

Vincente Lauria Neto

Lorena Salerno She is a qualified physiotherapist and certified Padovan therapist and supervisor for the Pro-sinapse, Metodo Padovan Training Program.

Lorena Salerno

�One who follows or knows what the nature shows and teaches, has fewer chances to make mistakes�

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THE PADOVAN METHOD IN THE UK

Training in the Padovan Method of NeuroFunctional Reorganisation Therapy is offered in the United Kingdom in connection with Pro-Synapse (Brazil), organisation for training education in The Padovan Method.

The UK supervisor and coordinator is Lorena Salerno, physiotherapist and Padovan therapist.

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