The theme for this week … being active needs balance! Do you refer to your kids as clumsy or accident prone? Maybe this describes you too? Poor physical balance can be the reason people opt out of being active. However, there is more to improving balance then just practicing balance exercises. Read on … What […]
The theme for this week … being active can also involve hands, arms and eyes! Many activities have a visual-motor component which incorporates use of our hands and arms in conjunction with vision. Sometimes the parts could be working together better than we assume they are. Read on … We assume our vision and hands/arms […]
The theme for this week … Exercise is essential for more than just our cardio-respiratory health. Our skeletal structure needs exercise too! Read on … Bone health is dependent upon physical activity Recent research highlights various relationships between activity and bone health depending upon age, and/or type of activity. Some of this information seems intuitive […]
The theme for this week … Forward head posture impacts people of all ages, affects your ability to be active, and has roots beyond screen time. Read on … Head posture, neck muscles, and balance When you think of forward head posture, an older person may come to mind. Look around next time you’re in […]
The theme for this week … dancing and feet Yes, you know being active is important for both physical and mental health, but sports may not be your thing. Many people find dancing, of any variety, to be a better fit. Read on … Dance and health Dance can be a great alternative to sports […]
The theme for this week … vision impacts our ability to be active Often your pain, balance, or coordination concerns seem to be a mystery. Sometimes your vision is part of the puzzle. Read on … Vision and movement You likely take for granted how your vision affects your confidence and/or ability to be active. […]
The theme for this week … crawling’s importance to health at all ages! How does crawling benefit my child, and even me? Crawling is generally thought of as a notable milestone for your baby as they grow, transforming from stationary wigglers to little individuals able to explore. The following study discusses the many facets of […]
The theme for this week … the body tells its story! Often your pain, balance, or coordination concerns seem to be a mystery. One of the most common sources of the physical micromovement disruption that we find is a forgotten fall. How do we find it? Our problem-solving process deciphers the body’s story. Read on […]
The theme for this week … better breathing, from the beginning! There are myriad interactions between the many muscles used for breathing. These interactions can get off track before birth, during birth, and in the weeks following. This insight played a key role in helping this week’s video guest, Claire. So, how DO we begin […]
The theme for this week … being active daily How much activity should you get daily and weekly? The gold standard of activity guidelines by American Council of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and published by the Department of Health and Human Services were updated in 2019. You can find the full report here. Here are the […]