CASE STUDY: Significant motor improvements after two DMI intensive therapies and more!

Introduction

Our little hero has made incredible progress in the last few months! After two intensive 6-day therapy sessions (4 hours per day each) at our center, he showed remarkable motor development. His GMFM-66 score has increased from 42.6 to an impressive 57.8—an improvement of 15.2 points, which is almost 10 times the average expected progress.

This case impressively demonstrates how targeted and intensive therapy approaches – supported by modern aids such as TheraSuit, Spider Cage or NISE-Stim – can help children with motor disabilities to significantly improve their skills and independence.

This case demonstrates how targeted therapies such as DMI, supported by specialized therapy tools such as NISE-Stim , can help children improve their motor skills and independence.

DMI therapy — Our little hero has successfully completed his intensive therapy – with great dedication and lots of motivation, he worked together with his therapist on new movement patterns. We are so proud!

The development of our little hero at a glance

GMFM-66 Score Development:

October 2024: 42.6
January 2025: 56.6
February 2025: 57.8

Improvement: +15.2 points ( statistically significant, well above the expected average )

Important progress

Motor skills (as of 32 months)
- Stands independently for up to 90 seconds
- Walks 10 steps without help
- Pulls itself up to a standing position and can lower itself back to the ground in a controlled manner
- Squats from a standing position to pick something up
- Starts to run when held by both hands
- Jumps (also on the trampoline) when held by the hands
- Goes up and down stairs by holding on to one hand
Before starting therapy (28 months)
Before his first therapy, our little patient was able to:
- do not lean on your hands
- Do not walk along furniture (cruise)
- cannot pull themselves upright
The progress in just a few months speaks for itself!

Therapy tools & methods used

To achieve these advances, a combination of innovative therapeutic approaches and state-of-the-art tools was used:

Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Level C
- Intensive exercises to promote motor control and balance.
- Challenging movements to strengthen core muscles and increase independence.
Spider Cage
- Weight-bearing exercises for upper and lower body.
- Improving posture, strength and stability through targeted exercise therapy.
Galileo whole-body vibration therapy
- Muscle and nerve stimulation for improved stability, strength and sensory perception .
NISE-Stim
- Neuromuscular stimulation to support movement sequences.
Intensive therapy
- Specific motor training programs to improve coordination and movement control.
- TheraTogs
  Supports postural stability and movement control through gentle compression.
- TheraSuit
  Intensive therapy to improve muscle tone, posture and motor control.

Family support & home program

A key part of this success was the dedicated cooperation of the family. They were actively involved in therapy and received an individualized home program including:

functional exercises to promote motor skills
Everyday tips for integrating movement and interaction
playful strategies to support self-initiative.

Conclusion: A small hero with great progress

Through targeted therapy, intensive care, and the active support of his family, our little hero has made impressive progress in a short time. His newly acquired skills are opening up new possibilities in his everyday life and sustainably strengthening his independence.

💡 Would you like to learn more about our intensive therapies? We look forward to supporting you and your child on this journey – with personalized, evidence-based programs designed to deliver real progress.