Neuroplasticty
The process by which the Central Nervous System changes whenever we learn and whenever we see improvement following Neurological damage.
Listen to the Professor who is far more eloquent at explaining than I am. |
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The Task
- What are you trying to do?
- How difficult is the task? - What movements are needed to complete the task? Vertical Divider
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ThE Individual- What limitations do you have?
- Are you strong enough? - How do you move? - What is your attention / motivation like for the task? Vertical Divider
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The Environment- Is the environment similar to where the task will be performed?
- Is the environment quiet enough to maximize concentration? - Does the environment help motivate? |
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If we have less sensory input to our brains then our own awareness of how our body is moving is diminished. Likewise if the brain doesn’t receive sensory input from a particular area for a long time it will prioritize the areas it is receiving information from. This can create huge imbalances in our sensory awareness.
A priority at NMF is to provide maximal sensory input in order to stimulate the nervous system. This is done by providing light compression through the joints, gravitational loading (working upright against gravity) providing sensory tasks before you “exercise” and even providing homework that aims to maximize sensory input to the nervous system. |