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Ready to integrate your existing skill sets with applied neuroscience assessments and exercises to move clients through stubborn injuries and pain after exhausting all other options?Introducing The Movement Mentality Mentorship A SELF-PACED online program for healthcare professionals to learn exact...

09/23/2024

The proprioceptive system a.k.a. their body’s 3D map of itself in space, is what 𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗱 when things above the neck aren’t doing what they’re designed to do 😣⁣
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So if:⁣
👀 one eye is weaker ⁣
👂 one ear is weaker⁣
👅 they can’t swallow⁣
👃🏽 they don’t smell well ⁣
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🧠Their brain might rotate their body causing some type of compensation (tightness/stiffness/pain) affecting all movement including gait, strength, training, Pilates, yoga dance, hiking etc. ⁣
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💪🏽So if they continually work on the proprioceptive system, not the 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲, then compensatory pattern is never going to change.⁣
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When, in doubt, think 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗸 when it comes to chronic and stubborn injuries or recurring pain 👆🏼👆🏼⁣
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Now don’t get me wrong there are PLENTY of biomechanical proprioceptive exercises that work wonders 🤩 hello I’m a dancer and I LOVE exercise in every shape and form! ⁣
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You’re here on my page because you’re curious about what to do with all the clients that the basic, normal, traditional stuff 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿…⁣
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If you want a taste of how cranial nerves effect movement comment MASTERCLASS right meow! 😻 ⁣

09/20/2024

🎯 Does your client's brain fully process sound?

If not, it could be holding them back from reaching their goals!

Let’s test it out using one of my favorite assessments for Cranial Nerve VIII 🧠👂(aka the vestibulocochlear nerve) - and it's easier than you think.

💡 Common Myth: People assume auditory processing issues are just about hearing volume. But it’s also about how well the brain understands different sounds and directions!

Here’s a quick test to try:
1️⃣ Imagine a Tic-Tac-Toe board 🎲
2️⃣ Choose 9 different directions around your client (this covers all areas of sound intake)
3️⃣ Use a variety of sounds like snapping, clapping, or rubbing fingers 👏🤲 (each sound hits different frequencies, giving a full picture!)
4️⃣ Have them close their eyes and point to where the sound is coming from.

This helps you identify areas of auditory processing that could use a boost—and when those get stronger, so does everything from movement to balance! 🌟

From my own practice, I’ve seen clients make HUGE strides by simply working on how their brain processes sound.

It’s not just about hearing, it’s about connecting their brain to their goals. 🤯

Ready to try it? Comment "MENTORSHIP" if you want more tips on enhancing brain function through sound tests like these! 🔑👂

And if this helped, don’t forget to save & share with a colleague who could use it! 💥

09/20/2024

I want you in your “I am a magician” era.

I want 100% of your clients to see improved results.

And I want to be a resource to help get you there!

How can I help today?

09/20/2024

I know your clients want better balance.

Unfortunately this isn't it 😬

Now before you come for me, hear me out: To create ✨lasting change✨ in the brain, especially when it comes to balance, let's practice going to the source of where balance comes from. Two places you could focus on are the cerebellum and the vestibular system.

I'm not saying unstable surface training is bad or wrong... what I am saying is that it is incomplete.

👉🏼 I have typically found a bigger startle reflex after doing exercises on an unstable surface for most people. If the client truly needs to get better at adapting to an unstable surface, then great, go for it. For most people, simple standing there with their eyes closed, should be the first assessment we do.

Here are a couple other ways you can help your clients with balance (from a more neuro perspective 🧠):

1. Feet hip width, eyes closed- can they stand there without falling?
2. Same thing, but feet together.
3. Tandem stance, heel to toe, each leg.
4. Single leg, each leg.
5. Single leg, eyes open.
6. Single leg, eyes closed.
7. Single leg, eyes closed, head turns in all 8 positions (like a compass 🧭 up, down, right, left, both diagonals)

I won't get into here but look up different cerebellar exercises on the side that the client needs to have better balance on. Trust me 😉

Whatchu think?

09/19/2024

When it comes to working with clients on vision drills, I like to use a “vision sandwich” technique—think 2 eyes, 1 eye, 2 eyes again. 🥪

Here’s how it works:

1️⃣ Start with both eyes working together (we want that coordination!).
2️⃣ Then, switch to one eye—focus on the "weaker" one and give it some extra love.
3️⃣ Finally, go back to using both eyes so the brain knows, “Hey, this is how we’re supposed to work—symbiotic teamwork!”

One of my favorite drills for this is pencil push-ups! You’re asking the brain, "OK, let’s get both eyes on the same page," building strength and coordination in a way that translates into better movement and spatial awareness for your clients. This kind of training is amazing for improving depth perception, balance, and overall performance!

👓 Try this with clients who struggle with depth or focus or staring at screens all day. Watch their brain and body adjust in real time! 🤩

Was the vision sandwich method helpful to you? Let’s chat!👇

09/19/2024

When we think of the optic nerve, it’s not just about seeing clearly—it's also about visual integration and peripheral awareness, both of which are huge for movement and balance. If your clients struggle with coordination or spatial awareness, peripheral vision might be a hidden key! 🗝️

Here’s a fun and effective way I like to teach peripheral awareness: 🐰✨

1️⃣ Grab your “killer bunnies” (yep, that’s just your hands 👐).
2️⃣ Focus on a target straight in front of you—eyes locked!
3️⃣ Bring your arms behind you and start wiggling those bunnies.
4️⃣ As soon as you notice movement in your peripheral vision, that’s your boundary.

Why does this work? 🧐

👁️👁️ Peripheral vision is sensitive to motion, and training it can enhance how your brain processes the space around you.

👁️👁️ Improved peripheral vision can help your clients with tasks like balance, reaction time, and even pain management by keeping their nervous system engaged and aware of their surroundings.

✨ Bonus tip: Combine this with balance drills or gait training for clients who need help stabilizing in dynamic environments.

Try this drill with your clients and see how it impacts their movement quality and awareness.

Have you ever tested your peripheral vision like this?

09/19/2024

Drop a 👃🏼 below if you found this interesting and you're ready to use smell in your next session!

09/18/2024

😴 Chronic Insomnia 😴

What do you do?

What do you say?

What are your first steps?

09/18/2024

Smell is SO POWERFUL mi amigo! 👃🏽

It’s so important for survival and predictive capabilities that it has it’s own nerve.

🤯I repeat, it HAS IT’S OWN NERVE.

That’s some PRIME real estate.

🤯Working on smell can help a ton of issues like pain, movement and strength.

Straight up.

The thing I see the most about using smell as a way to improve the experience of pain or improve movement is that we the practitioners and the clients want to make it more complicated than it needs to be.

Just because something is simple does not mean it is not effective - I promise you that.

Do not let smell go under your radar.

🫶🏽If you’d like to experience a couple SIMPLE examples of how to use very basic neurology into your movement profession and with your amazing clients, DM MENTORSHIP and experience a small taste of this type of thought process.

09/17/2024

The best part about knowing the basic foundational concepts of how the brain works, is you can take that information and apply it to your specific population 🤯

This applies to the geriatric population, youth sports, college & professional athletes, those with chronic pain and ANYONE who moves in a body with any goal.

That's actually one of my favorite parts about this job: I give you the material ➡️ you take it and mold it to fit your community.

What demographic do you see the most in your practice? Let's chat about it👇🏼