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Articles: Balance and Falling
Waking Up James
When I first met seven-year-old James, he showed definite signs of autistic behavior: no eye contact, random speech, inability… Continued...
Author: Charlotte Palumbo | Filed under: Balance and Falling Special Needs
The Art of Falling
I’ve always been fascinated by falling. Long before discovering the Feldenkrais Method®, I had dreams that I was falling.… Continued...
Author: Alan S. Questel | Filed under: Balance and Falling
Regaining Balance
She couldn’t run. She couldn’t keep her balance. Even walking became difficult. For the last 33 years, Holly S.… Continued...
Filed under: Balance and Falling Special Needs
Moving While Standing Still: An Awareness Through Movement® lesson
Find a short stool, a thick phone book, or use a stairway step about 6 inches high and stand… Continued...
Author: Robbie Ofir, PhD, PT | Filed under: ATM Lessons Balance and Falling
Movement First
“Find a comfortable position to rest in.” A dance teacher quietly goes from leaning on knees and elbows to… Continued...
Author: Prisca Winslow Bradley, GCFP | Filed under: Balance and Falling Creativity Flexibility General Applications The Performing Arts Recovery
Head and Eyes and Balance: An Awareness Through Movement® Lesson
- Find a nice place to stand, a wooden floor, or better, outside, with grass, sand, or small gravel…
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Author: Chris Elms, GCFP | Filed under: ATM Lessons Balance and Falling
Finding Independence
Watch a child standing by herself the first time. Her joy is apparent; her pride knows no bounds. Triumphant… Continued...
Author: Diane Fecteau, GCFP | Filed under: Balance and Falling
Falling With Ease and Flexibility, Landing With Freedom and Softness
“Oh no! I’ll miss Melissa’s first communion! I’ve never broken a bone before. Now at my age, I’ll be… Continued...
Author: Mary Susan Chen, GCFP | Filed under: Balance and Falling
Balance Through Reversibility (Sit to Stand and Stand to Sit)
Marshall was 86 years old and referred to me by his brother, a regular client. Marshall’s major complaint was… Continued...
Author: Jean Elvin, GCFP | Filed under: Balance and Falling
Balance Issues
No, we are not talking about balancing checkbooks, though yes, I do have that problem occasionally. We are talking… Continued...
Author: Robbie Ofir, PhD, PT | Filed under: Balance and Falling