Fine Motor Skills Activities at Home: Starter List
Dynamic Movement Intervention is a pediatric physiotherapy approach that helps infants and children build postural control, balance and functional movement using graded challenges with precise therapist support. At Bridges Speech Center in Dubai our team uses Dynamic Movement Intervention to stimulate neuro plastic change and to help children progress toward meaningful motor milestones in real life routines.
What Is Dynamic Movement Intervention?
Dynamic Movement Intervention is an intensive, hands on framework that elicits automatic postural responses through purposeful movement in different planes. The therapist provides the least assistance needed while the child learns to initiate protective reactions, midline control, transitions and verticalization. Because Dynamic Movement Intervention targets the nervous system, sessions focus on short, frequent trials that increase challenge as the child succeeds.
DMI therapy promotes alignment, activation against gravity and confidence in new positions. Dynamic Movement Intervention exercises often include reaching out of base of support, stepping responses, transitions to stand and perturbations that are safely scaled to the child’s current ability.
Why Choose Bridges Speech Center for Dynamic Movement Intervention?
At our multidisciplinary center in Dubai you receive Dynamic Movement Intervention within a coordinated plan that can include occupational therapy, speech therapy, feeding therapy and sensory integration when appropriate. Families value that we offer clinic based sessions, home care therapy options in Dubai and telehealth coaching for carryover.
DMI therapist with DHA license and pediatric experience
Integrated plans that align with speech, occupational and ABA goals
Goal focused progress reviews with video, simple measures and caregiver feedback
Safe, supportive environment with child friendly equipment
Benefits of Dynamic Movement Intervention for Children
DMI therapy is designed to stimulate the nervous system through repeated, successful practice. Benefits of Dynamic Movement Intervention may include improved trunk stability, better balance reactions, more efficient transitions, increased confidence with vertical positions and gains in functional mobility.
Area | Examples of DMI exercises and goals |
|---|---|
Postural control | Reaching outside base while sitting, sustained midline in kneeling |
Balance | Protective stepping, dynamic standing with light perturbations |
Transitions | Sit to stand, floor to stand through half kneel |
Gait | Supported stepping, weight shift for independent steps |
Results vary based on diagnosis and intensity. Your therapist will set realistic milestones with you.
How Our Dynamic Movement Intervention Sessions Work
Initial evaluation, functional video and collaborative goals
A tailored plan for Dynamic Movement Intervention that may be block intensive or weekly
Carefully selected DMI exercises layered by difficulty with the least support needed
Home practice ideas that are safe, short and achievable
Regular reassessment to refine the movement therapy plan
Who Can Benefit from Dynamic Movement Intervention?
Dynamic Movement Intervention is appropriate for many infants and children with gross motor delay. It can be considered for cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, hypotonia, developmental coordination challenges, prematurity, genetic conditions, ataxia and after hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy when cleared by a physician. Suitability is confirmed after assessment, medical history review and safety screening.
Our Expert Therapists and Personalized Approach
Care is led by Dr. Mahrukh Mehmood, PT, Senior Pediatric Physiotherapist (DHA Licensed | DMI Certified). With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Mahrukh focuses on helping children achieve developmental milestones through specialized pediatric motor therapy. Plans are individualized, family centered and aligned with your daily routines at home and school.
Parent Support and Guidance in Dynamic Movement Intervention
Caregiver involvement is central to success. We provide hands on coaching, simple safety tips and brief home routines that match your schedule. If your family is also managing residency, permit or document updates, using a typing center in Dubai can save time on government paperwork so therapy routines stay consistent.
Book a Consultation with Bridges Speech Center Today
Ready to explore Dynamic Movement Intervention with a DMI therapist in Dubai? Contact Bridges Speech Center to schedule an evaluation.
Frequently Asked Question
Is DMI therapy safe for infants?
Yes when delivered by a trained clinician after medical clearance. Exercises are scaled to your child’s tolerance and ability.
How is DMI therapy different from general physiotherapy?
It emphasizes evoking automatic postural responses through dynamic challenges with the least assistance needed, rather than passive positioning alone.
How often do children attend?
Frequency depends on goals and tolerance. Many children benefit from short, frequent sessions or an intensive block followed by consolidation.
Will my child get a home program?
Yes, you will receive brief, safe activities that reinforce clinic gains without special equipment.
Do you coordinate with school or other therapists?
We align targets with your speech, occupational and ABA teams for consistent carryover.
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What Parents Say
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My experience with bridges speech centre has been great. My child is attending OT in the center and we are happy and proud with the progress Mrs. Richa has made. The therapists are very supportive and knowledgable in selecting techniques to suit with our child's requirements . Their monthly review and evaluation is remarkable. I highly recommend bridges speech centre to anyone looking for an affordable and professional therapy for their child....
We were asked to consult a speech therapist for my son. As parents we were quite skeptical about this whole process. However, once my son started attending Dr Rupali’s sessions we noticed a drastic improvement in his speech. He used to speak only a few words but within the 1st four sessions he started speaking up-to 5 words sentences. I also learnt to manage my child’s emotions better with Dr Rupali’s guidance. She is very cooperative and patiently answer all questions.
We took our 21 month old daughter to Bridges speech center following her cleft palate surgery as she needed Speech therapy. Ms.Rupali was recommended to us by both our Pediatrician and ENT specialist. The staff at Bridges are qualified, warm and friendly. My daughter loved to attend the speech therapy sessions. Through various techniques and simulations provided during these sessions, I can see considerable improvement in my daughter's speech. Lastly I would say, no child is same, as parents we need to be patient and trust the process.
Rupali was excellent. In just couple of sessions she helped my child overcome difficulty in pronouncing ch and sh sound. Thanks very much.Highly recommend for children who will need assistance in speech therapy.
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