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PART 3 of THREE-PART SERIES: Renew Your Energy by Consciously Moving and Breathing in 3D
Read Part 2 of this series Read Part 1 of this series The body interacts with a three-dimensional environment (on three planes), but often we restrict our bodies by only moving in one dimension. Purposely engaging a full range of [...]
PART TWO of THREE-PART SERIES: Learn to Move and Breathe Side-to-Side (Frontal Plane)
Read Part I of this Series THREE-PART SERIES: Renew Your Energy by Consciously Moving and Breathing in 3D The body interacts with a three-dimensional environment (on three planes), but often we restrict our bodies by only moving in one dimension. [...]
THREE PART SERIES: Renew Your Energy by Consciously Moving and Breathing in 3D
The body interacts with a three-dimensional environment (on three planes), but often we restrict our bodies by only moving in one dimension. Purposely engaging a full range of movement with conscious breath can infuse the body with much-needed, energizing oxygen. [...]
Peripheral Neuropathy, Balance and Falling
Can you explain how skin affects balance? It is commonly known that loss of joint range of motion in the foot, ankle, hip and spine can impact one’s balance1-3, especially when trying to walk across an uneven parking lot, the [...]
Oxford Presentation Video: Bones for Life Research for Seniors outlined
Here we offer our PowerPoint presentation. If you enjoy videos, have a look. If you would rather read, scroll down and review an outline of the research with a link to the abstract. https://youtu.be/Stpj_hPstWY Our mission at Integrative Learning Center [...]
Research Abstract: Alternative Movement Program in Geriatric Rehabilitation: Bones for Life®
Authors: Montgomery CA, Allen CM, Farber SD, Farber MO Download the Entire Paper [pdf] Abstract There is limited quantitative research in the field of somatic education. This pilot study aimed to assess the physical and psychological benefits, if any, of [...]
Walk like an Upside-Down Pendulum
The walk of the African water carriers inspired Ruthy Alon as she created Bones for Life. She shares seeing the easy grace with which these women moved under a load, as well as reading early research on their low bone [...]
Reviewing and Using Research
Americans perk up when they hear about the newest research findings, and yet, many of us have a love/hate relationship with research. Just when we change our lives to incorporate that oh-so-interesting-finding, another study is published that seems to contradict [...]
Total Joint Replacement: Hip and Knee
Over the last 40 years, and certainly most recently, advances in surgical techniques allow persons suffering from severe knee or hip pain to return to active lives through Total Joint Replacement (TJR). TJR is a surgical procedure in which arthritic [...]
Spine Surgery
Why Spine Surgery? Many conditions or dysfunctions of the spine may ultimately require spinal surgery. In these cases, bed rest, medications, physical therapy, bracing or other medical options may not have been successful or perhaps the condition is too severe [...]