What is Dr Svetlana Masgutova's Neurotactic Therapy?
It is a type of massage that stimulates and prepares the skin receptors for the correct reception of sensory stimuli from the environment and the activation of the nervous system.
Increases body awareness and regulates skin disorders in the perception of tactile sensations. Regulates the brain's response to information from the skin and muscles. It is a concept based on research and reports by scientists that link human behaviour to processes in the brain. It combines neurology, sensory integration and psychology to look holistically at a child's development and experience.
What are the aims of Neurotactic Therapy?
Above all, it calms children down wonderfully. And also;
- improves awareness of body sensation and perception of tactile stimuli from the environment,
- activates sensory integration mechanisms
- optimises the functioning of the nervous system
- regulates muscle tension
- improves manual functions
Can Neurotactic Therapy be combined with other methods?
As much as possible. Sometimes it is a basic therapy technique. It can also be used adjunctively with other therapy methods, e.g. sensory integration, posture therapy, speech therapy, psychological therapy or Ndt Bobath rehabilitation. The most important thing is that it is selected individually and that it fits into the patient's therapy programme.
What does Neurotactic therapy look like?
For a massage to have the right effect, the child must trust the therapist:) It is performed gently and is pleasant, yet strong enough to stimulate the relevant receptors. Different parts of the body are massaged: arms, legs, hands, feet, torso and head. The pressure of the hands during the massage is light, medium or deep, depending on the effect the therapist wants to achieve and adapted to the age of the patient.
Tactile system stimulation is used as a stand-alone therapy or as a complement to other therapeutic methods. It is a concept that supports the development of children with various types of neurological disorders or disorders of sensory integration processes.
For patients of what age does Neotactic Therapy apply?
It is applicable to all ages, whether infants, older children or adults. The therapist adapts the type of massage and hand pressure to the age and needs of the patient.
Indications for tactile therapy:
- emotional instability
- aggressive behaviour
- children on the autism spectrum
- learning difficulties
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD, ADHD)
- concentration problems
- hypersensitivity or sub-sensitivity to touch
- genetic syndromes
- speech disorders
- delayed psychomotor and mental development
- disturbance of body sensation in space
- cerebral palsy
