Proprioceptive Stimulation. An Effective Tool for Reversing Postural Distortions and Eliminating Chronic Pain
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Factors that Impact Posture - Postural Integration
Stand Up Straight Remember your mom (or grandmother) telling you that as a child? Little did we know just how important their advice was.
Published studies have confirmed that how we stand is a major factor in our overall health and well-being. People with good posture naturally have less joint and muscle pain, less stomach problems and fewer headaches than people who slouch.
But, how can this be true? The answer lies in the basic principles of engineering. For example, if you have a building with a weak (unlevelled) foundation, the door and windows may jam, plumbing problems may develop and the roof may leak. Likewise, if you have a weak arch (e.g., the foot abnormally pronates), the joints in the body may become arthritic, the postural muscles may become painful, tight or weak or you may experience frequent headaches.
What can we do about this? Engineers stabilize the foundation of the building using plumb lines and cement. Holistic practitioners stabilize the posture using proprioceptive insoles (not orthotics). This proprioceptive therapy has a profound impact on the functioning of the entire body.
Classification of Posture (4 major postural distortional patterns)
Postural Distortions. Imbalances in the inner ear, vision, occlusion (bite) or foot can result in a postural distortion
References
Rothbart BA 2002. Medial Column Foot Systems. An innovative tool for improving posture. Jour Bodywork Movement Ther (6)1:37-46
Padoan S 1992. Effects of Some Anaesthetics on Eye Movements and Postural Control. PhD Thesis MERL 1036, Dept Otorhinolaryngology, Lund University Hospital, Lund Sweden.
Petersen H 1995. The Inner Ear and Postural Control in Man. PhD Thesis MERL 1039, Dept Otorhinolaryngology, Lund University Hospital, Lund Sweden.
Enbom H 1990. Vestibular and Somatosensory Contributions to Postural Control. PhD Thesis MERL 1027, Dept Otorhinolaryngology, Lund University, Lund Sweden
Banfield, Max. The Posture Theory. The Da Costa's Syndrome. Online at: http://users.chariot.net.au/~posture/index.html#anchor101435
Hanssens JM, Allard R, Faubert J 2007. Progressive lenses distortions effect on postural stability in virtual reality environment. Journal of Vision Vol 7:6, article 1026.
Chronic Pain Elimination Specialist
Discovered the Rothbarts Foot Structure and the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity
Developer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Designer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Insoles
Founder of International Academy of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Author of Forever Free From Chronic Pain
Prof/Dr Brian A Rothbart
Chronic Pain Elimination Specialist
Discovered the Rothbarts Foot Structure and the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity
Developer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Designer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Insoles
Founder of International Academy of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Author of Forever Free From Chronic Pain
