Categories Of Movement Based Treatment

By Mary Howard


To augment our physical, psychological and spiritual wellbeing, we need to try out certain therapies. Movement based treatment is a diverse field with different modus operandi, which if implemented help better our lives. These also help us have high stamina in our day to day activities.

One of the most prominent forms of treatment is the Eastern therapy. It originated from the south eastern parts of Asia and includes yoga, qigong and tai chi. Initially used in self defense and divine meditation, they have greatly evolved into their modern forms. Taoist monks are the pioneers of certain types of breathing and body movements whose aim was to enhance ones mental capacity. In recent times, they have been assimilated into fitness regimes due to their capacity to enhance youthfulness and resistance to diseases.

Rolfing movement is a therapy that utilizes a rare combination of somatic touch and verbal communication to help develop consciousness of a persons vertical position and typical movement routines. It aims at increasing liveliness, flexibility, balance and harmony with gravity. They are also useful for those with brain injuries, the disabled and autistic children.

The Authentic Motion, popularly referred to as AM, is based upon intricate psychology and dance routines. No gestures are involved in this method. There must be a doer and a witness. Impulses are directed at the doer about what he or she needs to do. The instincts could be visible or virtual, but all the doer needs to do is adhere to the movements that arise from the instincts. The actions of the doer could be a reaction to feelings such as pain. The presence of a witness is meant for sharing the doers experience.

Gabrielle Roth and Anna Halprin remedies make use of vibrant exercises. They mostly emphasize on personal development, expression, awareness and relationship with others. These exercises aid in increasing muscle activity, healthy joints, and the prevention of physical wounds. The fact that the exercises are spirited also plays an important role in easing stress and anxiety. Blood supply to various body organs is improved too.

Aston Patterning therapy is concerned with how one can increase the ease with which daily activities are conducted. Its foundation lies in the maintenance of body fitness through warm ups, aerobic exercises and stretching. Through such activities, muscle coordination is increased. Cardiac health also improves.

Rosen treatment encompasses normal fun activities such as dancing to music in the background. It is mostly done to a group of participants. The body gets rejuvenated through actions that augment its stability. Blood circulation in the body is also improved when one engages himself or herself in this kind of therapy. Zumba, a renowned workout technique that incorporates dance is a form of Rosen therapy.

Ideokenesis is a therapy that attempts to draw parallels between the body and the nervous system. It tries to understand how adjustment to the nervous system can cause the body to function optimally. It uses mental pictures to influence the nervous system to kindle muscles for a certain body action. Ideokenesis attempts to establish how ideas on the mind are transformed into physical actions.




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