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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
A Case in Persistence and Learning
Jan is one of those people who just doesn’t take no for an answer, even when it comes from… Continued...
Author: Pat Buchanan, PhD, ATC, PT, GCFT | Filed under: Introduction The Back Balance and Falling Chronic Pain Enriching Daily Life Flexibility Recovery The Shoulders Special Needs Walking
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