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Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) uses therapist-guided exercises that provoke a child’s automatic postural responses to build new motor skills.Understand what to expect at a first visit, and how to tell if it’s the right fit for your child.
Read the guide- Head & trunk control
- Sitting, crawling & standing
- Independent walking
- Balance & postural reactions
15 DMI therapists in Virginia
ANKA Medical's pediatric occupational therapists guide children aged 0-18 through traditional therapy programs. Additionally, the innovative Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) therapy program specifically targets the needs of 0-5 year olds. Virtual wellness consultations are also available for infants and toddlers, offering support from the comfort of home. Located in Fairfax, ANKA MEDICAL serves the communities of Fairfax, Annandale, Springfield, Falls Church, and Arlington. ANKA MEDICAL is located at 9113 Saranac Ct. Fairfax VA 22032.
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What is DMI therapy?
Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) uses therapist-guided exercises that provoke a child’s automatic postural responses to build new motor skills.
In a DMI session, a trained therapist guides the child through specific exercises that challenge balance and posture, prompting the brain to respond with more upright, more controlled movement. Exercises progress step by step as the child gains control, and many families pair DMI with an intensive schedule for extra momentum.
Families typically look for DMI when a child has a motor delay or a neurological diagnosis such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or hypotonia, and they want a focused push toward milestones like head control, sitting, standing, or walking.
What DMI helps with
- Head & trunk control
- Sitting, crawling & standing
- Independent walking
- Balance & postural reactions
- Motor planning
- Progress between intensives
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