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Studies by Vojta researchers show that 10% of the general ‘unselected’ population of infants of less than 6 months of age will show signs of abnormal development. Once identified, these infants can be placed in categories based on the percentage of risk of developing a handicapping condition. A certain percentage of infants will overcome this risk on their own and develop naturally. If, however, an infant does not progress naturally, the risk of developing a handicapping condition increases.

Vojta professionals can intervene through the use of ‘Vojta Physiotherapy’ to avert this condition. The physical therapist trains parents to administer this therapy at home. The procedure takes five to ten minutes and is usually done three to four times a day. The physical therapist and pediatrician closely monitor these infants. If the therapy is begun in the first six months of life, most infants can be brought back on the track to normal development; in other cases, it helps minimize the handicapping condition. The condition sets in if not treated within the first year of life, which makes it increasingly difficult to trigger normal development.

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