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​Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)

Curious to see if your child could benefit from Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)?

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What is Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI)?

About Hummingbird's Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Program

What is DMI?
  • DMI is a therapeutic technique used with children one month or older with motor delays. ​
  • Through DMI, children and families can see greater progress toward their goals at a much faster rate than traditional therapy sessions.
  • Hummingbird’s DMI Team, made up of Occupational and Physical Therapists, target active motor responses and automatic postural responses via dynamic exercises facilitated by the therapist.
  • This intensive therapy helps to facilitate appropriate movement patterns by using repetition, postural responses, and sensory-motor learning. It increases independence and safety in daily activities.
What can I expect from DMI Intensives?
  • Your child will receive therapy for 2-3 hours a day Monday-Thursday for 2-3 weeks.
  • You will receive a personalized home exercise program with written directions and videos.
  • ​You will then take 3-4 months off before completing another intensive.
  • ​You have the opportunity to call and schedule check-in appointments, or email the therapist at any time between intensives with any questions or updates!
Why DMI Intensives? 
  • Repetition! Intensive therapy allows us to facilitate appropriate motor patterns to give the child the opportunity to make these patterns automatic and override previously learned motor patterns.
  • Increased challenges and progress in shorter periods of time.
  • "Use it or lose it" VS "Use it and improve it"
  • The repetition followed by an extended break allows the child to process, practice, and utilize the new skills they learned before introducing additional information and challenges. This allows for more exploration and self motivated learning, as well as confidence!
  • ​Research has indicated children with motor delays respond well to short bursts of strength training as opposed to the traditional therapy format.
Who is DMI for?
  • DMI is for children one month or older with motor delays.
  • It works best with children under the age of 5.
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