Association Neuro-Environmental Rehabilitation 21st Century

Goal

The purpose of the association is to promote and develop the approach “Neuro-Environmental Rehabilitation 21/ NER 21” and to be a platform for professional and social exchange, for education and for research.

The association “NER21” recognizes the right to medical and social rehabilitation for persons with disabilities, as defined in Resolution 3447, article 6 of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Handicapped Persons.

Definition of approach “ NER 21”

Neuro-environmental Rehabilitation 21 (NER21) is a 21st century concept of neurological rehabilitation for persons with a lesion of the central nervous system (CNS).
This approach uses the reference framework of the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).

NER21 takes as its starting point the Bobath concept and the Bobath-Based Rehabilitation approach (BBR) and it incorporates the principles of systems theory, Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) and Outcome-Based Rehabilitation (OBR).

NER21 integrates current knowledge of movement science (motor control and motor learning) and neuronal plasticity.  Clinical practice of NER21 integrates Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and its basis in the integration of current research, recognition of expert clinical opinion and respect for the patient’s preferences.

The principal goal is to increase functional independence and quality of life of the person with a lesion of the CNS. The individual is encouraged to take the lead in determining his or her own goals and in deciding upon priorities for rehabilitation.

Members

a) founder members*

b) active members* :
• Expert clinicians in NER 21 as accepted by the committee
• Health professionals with at least 30 hours of education in NER 21 (or other education approved by the committee).

c) Board of advisers in NER21 (consultative body)

d) associated members,
• persons with a neurological lesion
• family and entourage of a person with a neurological lesion
• graduates and students in the health professions, who do not meet the conditions for active membership
• community associations
• rehabilitation centres, hospitals, private clinics or institutions

e) benefactors or donors who support the association

f) honorary members*
• persons particularly deserving this honour, elected by the general assembly on the proposal of the committee

*voting rights