#movement-therapy tag

Bouncing back: from an ankle sprain to a shoulder pinch, experts on the best way to recover from common injuries

Address underlying imbalances with targeted, consistent movement, proper diagnosis and professional care; combine rest, sleep, nutrition and graduated training to prevent and recover from pain.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

6 days ago

Heal your injuries faster using motion as the new potion

When you have an acute injury, your body is sending signals through the peripheral and central nervous systems and the immune system to say, hold on, I need to stop doing this so we can allow the tissue to heal, says Ericka Merriwether, a physical therapist and pain researcher at New York University. Rest, after all, is the first part of the familiar RICE therapy, which stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation.

Health

Wellness

fromLos Angeles Times

3 months ago

Commentary: Dodgers hero Kirk Gibson now tries to be a hero for those battling Parkinson's disease

Kirk Gibson, diagnosed with Parkinson's, is opening a 30,000-square-foot Parkinson's wellness center to support patients with movement classes, gyms, and specialized facilities.

fromYoga Journal

6 months ago

5 Moves to Relieve Stress That Will Instantly Calm You Down

The beauty of this particular technique, borrowed from somatic experiencing therapy and sometimes called "Hold Your Brain," is that you don't need a lot of space to do it.

Mindfulness

#feldenkrais-method

fromPsychology Today

7 months ago