Bobath Concept Research

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2025

Marques, S., Vaughan-Graham, J., Dias Costa, R. J., & Figueiredo, D. (2025). The
clinical reasoning in neurological physiotherapy: an exploratory qualitative study on the
(dis)similarities between Bobath and non-Bobath therapists. Physiotherapy theory and practice, 1–18.
Advance online publication.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2025.2515476
Zhang, F., Chu, N., & Lin, C. (2025). Impact of Ward Noise Management Combined
with Bobath Concept-Based Rehabilitation Training on Patients with Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations:
A Retrospective Study. Noise & health, 27(124), 13–19.
https://doi.org/10.4103/nah.nah_89_24

2024

Marques, S., Vaughan-Graham, J., Costa, R., & Figueiredo, D. (2024). The Bobath
concept (NDT) in adult neurorehabilitation: a scoping review of conceptual
literature. Disability and rehabilitation, 47(6), 1379–1390.
https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2375054
Oz, R., Duray, M., & Cetıslı Korkmaz, N. (2024). Effects of scapular exercises
on trunk control ın patients with acute stroke: a double-blind randomized controlled
study. Somatosensory & motor research, 41(4), 272–280. https://doi.org/10.1080/08990220.2023.2283503

2023

Eckhardt, G., Brock, K., Haase, G., & Ishida, T. (2023). Steps to follow: developing
a model for individualized self-training programs based on the Bobath concept. Am J Health Res.
Sütçü, G., Özçakar, L., Yalçın, A., & Kılınç, M. (2023) Bobath vs. Task-Oriented training
after Stroke: An assessor-blind randomized controlled trial, Brain Injury, 37:7, 581-587,
DOI:10.1080/02699052.2023.2203519
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2023.2203519

2022

Castelli, L., Giovannini, S., Iacovelli, C., Fusco, A., Pastorino, R., Marafon, D. P., Pozzilli, C., & Padua, L. (2022)
Training-dependent plasticity and far transfer effect enhanced by Bobath rehabilitation in
Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis and related disorders, 68, 104241.
Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msard.2022.104241
Gusowski K, Vorovenci F, Flachenecker P (2022) The Bobath Concept Case Series Report. Med Case Rep Vol.8 No.12:252.

2021

Eckhardt G., Brock K., Haase G., Ishida T., Hummelsheim H. (2021) An Individualised Learning and Exercise Program
Based on the Bobath Concept to Facilitate Goal Achievement in People with Chronic Stroke.
American Journal of Health Research
Vol. 9, No. 1, 2021, pp. 26-33.
Sliwka, A., Pilinski, R., Rosa, W., & Nowobilski, R. (2021). The influence of the trunk muscle activation on
occlusion pressure and respiratory muscle strength in healthy participants: Randomized controlled trial.
Respiratory physiology & neurobiology, 290, 103682.

2019

Gunduz, A. G., Yazici, G., Özkul, Ç., Kügük, H., Çaglayan, H. Z. B., & Nazliel, B. (2019). The effects of early neurodevelopmental Bobath
approach and mobilization on quadriceps muscle thickness in stroke patients. Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences, 49(1), 318-326.
Michielsen, M., Vaughan-Graham, J. A., Holland, A., Magri, A., & Suzuki, M. (2019). The Bobath concept – a model to illustrate clinical
practice: responding to comments on Michielsen et al. Disability and rehabilitation, 41(17), 2109–2110.
Normann, B. (2018). Facilitation of movement: New perspectives provide expanded insights to guide clinical practice.
Physiotherapy theory and practice, 1-10.
Vaughan-Graham, J., Patterson, K., Zabjek, K., & Cott, C. A. (2019). Important Movement Concepts: Clinical Versus Neuroscience Perspectives.
Motor control, (00), 1-21.
Vaughan-Graham, J., Cheryl, C., Holland, A., Michielsen, M., Magri, A., Suzuki, M., & Brooks, D. (2019). Developing a revised definition
of the Bobath concept: Phase three. Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy, e1832.

2018

Eckhardt, G., Brock, K., Haase, G. P. C., Hengelmolen-Greb, A., & Bohm, C. (2018). Bobath Concept Structural Framework (BCSF):
positioning partial aspects within a holistic therapeutic concept. American Journal of Health Research, 6(4), 79-85.
Kogami, H., An, Q., Yang, N., Yamakawa, H., Tamura, Y., Yamashita, A., & Shibata-Alnajjar, F. (2018). Effect of Physical Therapy
on Muscle Synergy Structure During Standing-Up Motion of Hemiplegic Patients. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 3(3), 2229-2236.
Nagy, E. (2018). Motor learning in dystonia: distorted feedback results in distorted motor learning and information-seeking
compensatory behaviour. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 41(3), 280-283.
Vaughan‐Graham, J., Cott, C., Holland, A., Michielsen, M., Magri, A., Suzuki, M., & Brooks, D. (2018). Developing a revised
definition of the Bobath concept. Physiotherapy Research International, e1762.

2017

Michielsen, M., Vaughan-Graham, J., Holland, A., Magri, A., & Suzuki, M. (2017). The Bobath concept–a model to
illustrate clinical practice. Disability and rehabilitation, 1-13.
Vaughan‐Graham, J., & Cott, C. (2017). Phronesis: practical wisdom the role of professional practice knowledge
in the clinical reasoning of Bobath instructors. Journal of evaluation in clinical practice, 23(5), 935-948.

2016

Eckhardt, G., Haase, G., Brock, K., & Hummelsheim, H. (2016). Interactive-dialogue in the Bobath concept:
A mixed methods study. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 23(2), 81-90.
Hengelmolen-Greb, A. (2016). Bobath-Konzept–Überprüfung der Lehrinhalte von Bobath-Grundkursen: Enthält
der Lehrplan evidenzbasierte Maßnahmen?. physioscience, 12(01), 17-25.
Ilett, P., Lythgo, N., Martin, C., & Brock, K. (2016). Balance and gait in people with multiple sclerosis: a comparison with
healthy controls and the immediate change after an intervention based on the Bobath concept.
Physiotherapy Research International, 21(2), 91-101.
Vaughan-Graham, J., & Cott, C. (2016). Defining a Bobath clinical framework–A modified e-Delphi study.
Physiotherapy theory and practice, 32(8), 612-627.

2015

Benito García, M., Arratibel, A., Ángeles, M., & Terradillos Azpiroz, M. E. (2015). The Bobath Concept in walking
activity in chronic Stroke measured through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
Physiotherapy Research International, 20(4), 242-250.
Hengelmolen-Greb, A., Glück, D., & Schäfer, C. (2015). Einfluss des» Sitz-zu-Stand-Trainers®«auf die Transfer-und
Balancefähigkeiten von Patienten mit Hemiparese. Neurol Rehabil, 21, 155-162.
Vaughan-Graham, J., Cott, C., & Wright, F. V. (2015). The Bobath (NDT) concept in adult neurological rehabilitation:
what is the state of the knowledge? A scoping review. Part I: conceptual perspectives. Disability and rehabilitation, 37(20), 1793-1807.
Vaughan-Graham, J., Cott, C., & Wright, F. V. (2015). The Bobath (NDT) concept in adult neurological rehabilitation:
what is the state of the knowledge? A scoping review. Part II: intervention studies perspectives.
Disability and rehabilitation, 37(21), 1909-1928.

2012

Brock, K. A., & Cotton, S. M. (2012). Concerns about standards of reporting of clinical trials: an RCT comparing the
Bobath concept and motor relearning interventions for rehabilitation of stroke patients as an exemplar.
Physiotherapy Research International, 17(2), 123-124.

2011

Brock, K., Haase, G., Rothacher, G., & Cotton, S. (2011). Does physiotherapy based on the Bobath
concept, in conjunction with a task practice, achieve greater improvement in walking ability in people with stroke
compared to physiotherapy focused on structured task practice alone? A pilot randomized controlled trial.
Clinical rehabilitation, 25(10), 903-912.Greb, A. (2011). Das Bobath-Konzept in der gegenwärtigen klinischen
Praxis. Bewegung Und Entwicklung, 34(1), 28-35.
Levin, MF., Panturin, E. (2011). Sensorimotor Integration for Functional Recovery and the Bobath Approach,
Motor Control, 15, 285-301. Human Kinetics, Inc.
Øygard, K., Hæstad, H., & Jørgensen, L. (2011). Physiotherapy, based on the Bobath concept, may influence the gait pattern in
persons with limb‐girdle muscle dystrophy: a multiple case series study. Physiotherapy Research International, 16(1), 20-31.

2009

Graham, J. V., Eustace, C., Brock, K., Swain, E., & Irwin-Carruthers, S. (2009). The Bobath concept in contemporary
clinical practice. Topics in stroke rehabilitation, 16(1), 57-68.

2007

Raine, S (2007) The current theoretical assumptions of the Bobath concept as determined by the members of BBTA
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 23(3), 137 – 152.

2006

Raine, S (2006) Defining the Bobath concept using theDelphi technique. Physiotherapy Research International 11(1) 4–13

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