I got my start down the path toward what is now Bridging® by assessing balance. For children, I adapted a protocol designed for older adults (Fullerton Advanced Balance scale). Yes, I searched for an established protocol for children’s balance but found this is not really a topic in pediatric research. One reason no one thinks […]
The theme for this week … kids and their balance Balance is something we don’t usually think about for children. But when their behavior or effort at school frustrates us, you might consider balance. There is a link. Read on … Poor balance in kids looks like a lot of other things It is well […]
Soapbox warning In the world of physical activity media, the subject of balance training comes up from time to time. Movement professionals eagerly share their protocols and program ideas on how they work to improve balance. But there is little specificity considered for understanding the underlying mechanics of exactly which aspect of balance is impaired. […]
The theme for this week … finding your balance Is your ability to exercise impacted by a sense of instability or even a fear of falling? Poor balance can be a side effect from being sick, especially COVID. For children this instability may present as reluctance or refusal to participate. Read on … Balance challenges […]
Bridging® Insights are discussions about common movement and development issues and their relationship to being physically active. The discussion often ties together perspectives and events which we commonly find impacting our clients. How can you strength train when you are in pain? Many of our clients have a goal involving a return to their active […]
Research Insights share a variety of new or topical research findings on the relationship of being physically active, and why being active is essential to our physical, emotional, and cognitive health. The theme for this week … strength training health benefits Intuitively we know it’s easier to enjoy daily activities when we improve our muscle […]
The theme for this week … moderate exercise helps too! Once upon a time, conventional thinking was you had to push harder and longer to get benefits from a workout. Current research shows something different and that a less intense workout has its own benefits. This workout level is commonly referred to as Zone 2 […]
The theme for this week … when ‘back-to-normal’ may need help As we enter the cooler seasons, the risk of significant respiratory illness increases. Often when we get sick all of our good activity habits and goals go out the window. It happens. What’s important is to find a way back to them. Read on […]
The theme for this week … when freak injuries happen Freak accidents, whether a sports injury, auto accident, or just a random thing, happen. Thankfully, the EMT’s stabilize us, and surgical teams can put us back together. However, your body often needs more to really feel normal again. Read on … Being active side-tracked by […]
The theme for this week … how much activity translates to health benefits? Keeping up on emerging research about the relationship between activity and health is one of the important things we do for you. A new article recently published sheds new perspective on the amount of activity needed for health benefits. Read on … […]