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Feldenkrais Therapy (also known as the Feldenkrais Method) is named after its originator, Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais (1904-1984), a Russian physicist, engineer and judo expert, so it is not surprising to note that this therapy is based on the principles of physics, biomechanics and an empirical understanding of learning and human development. ...
Feldenkrais Therapy is “a series of body movements that helps you feel and understand how you move your body. ...
Therefore one can say that Feldenkrais Therapy is based on the interrelation of structure and function, i. ... Feldenkrais believed that habitual patterns of movement developed during the years of growth, are often inefficient and it is the repetition of these movements that places stress on the muscular and skeletal systems, eventually leading to various overuse injuries.
The aim of Feldenkrais Therapy is to improve an individual’s self-awareness and function by highlighting awareness of different bodily segments and exploring how these body parts are integrated into movement patterns.
There are 2 aspects to Felenkrais Therapy. ... Anyone, young or old, physically challenged or fit, can benefit from Feldenkrais Therapy, especially those suffering from chronic or acute back, neck, shoulder, hip, legs or knee pain as well as healthy individuals wishing to enhance their self image. ...
Feldenkrais “Functional Integration” sessions and “Awareness Through Movement” classes can aid the full rehabilitation of injuries. FI is the one-on-one therapy, which is used in conjunction with ATM to treat severe injuries. Here, the Feldenkrais practitioners believe that it is more effective to treat the injured area indirectly, because working on it directly, they could evoke the same movement pattern that is causing the pain. (Inglis et al, 1983)
Pain is never present in a Feldenkrais session. ... Feldenkrais, “the breakdown of muscle patterns”. ...
The Principle of Least Effort is utilized in Feldenkrais Therapy by using gravity as the main power source. ...
Many sources of information report on Feldenkrais Therapy as a method used to prevent injuries, caused by postural problems. ...
The author concludes with the point, that by making better use of our bodies through Feldenkrais Therapy, it can help to maintain our health and perhaps improve our sensitivity. Continuing with the subject of posture in the prevention of injuries, Feldenkrais.com gives the example of a golfer using the Feldenkrais Method, which allows him to play pain-free golf without the worry of injury. ...
Successful treatment for chronic pain, which can also be caused in some cases by postural problems, is treatable by Feldenkrais Therapy. Many case studies reviewed by the Feldenkrais Institute reveal a dramatic decrease in chronic pain in patients treated by this therapy.
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