NDT therapy aims to align body segments and promote what?

• A. Pain-free posture only
• B. Isolated single-joint movements
• C. Weight shift
• D. Maximized muscle tone

Answer: (C)

NDT therapy centers on functional movement, so aligning body segments creates a solid base for weight-bearing and real weight shifting. When the limbs and trunk are properly aligned, the person can safely transfer weight across joints and sides of the body, which is essential for standing, reaching, and walking. This weight shift helps establish proximal stability and trunk control, allowing coordinated, functional movements rather than rigid, single-joint actions or over-reliance on tone.

That’s why weight shift is the best fit. A pain-free posture alone doesn’t ensure dynamic, functional movement. Isolated single-joint movements ignore the integrated, whole-body patterns NDT targets, and simply maximizing muscle tone isn’t the goal—it's about achieving the right tone to support meaningful weight-bearing and movement.