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Categories Of Movement Based Treatment

By Mary Howard


Certain routines ought to be introduced into our way of life in order to increase or physical, psychical and divine strength. There are various categories of movement based treatment techniques that can help us achieve high vigor and liveliness. Integrating these activities into our day to day lives will play an important role in maintaining our overall wellbeing.

Eastern therapies are the most renowned movement based therapy. Their origin can be traced to South East Asia. They include yoga, qigong and tai chi. Initially, they were used for spiritual meditation and as a self defense mechanism but have gradually developed into physical therapies. Taoist monks are known for advancing certain breathing and body motion rehearses in order to enhance mental acuity. Today, they are mostly known for their ability to elongate life and improve health and immunity. They have even been incorporated into fitness programs.

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.

Authentic Motion, commonly known as AM has its foundation on a complex psychical and dance routine. In this form of therapy, no gesticulations are used. Instead, there is a mover and a spectator. The latter has to be there since the doer has to tell someone of the experiences he or she went through during the process. Basically, impulses are availed to the doer, about the actions he or she has to perform. Certain movements will arise from the impulses, which the doer ought to observe.

Anna Halprin and Gabrielle Roth treatments utilize vibrancy. Personal advancement, manifestation and awareness of others is emphasized. This form of treatment mostly incorporates exercises that increase muscle action, improve the health of joints and prevent injuries. The fact that the exercises are energetic helps relieve tension and stress. Blood supply around the body is also improved.

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.

The nervous system has a huge effect on the body. It controls muscular movements. Ideokenesis therapy is concerned with energizing the nervous system for optimal body motions. It uses mental pictures to make the nervous system stimulate the correct type of muscles for a body action. Actions can therefore be understood from a mental point of view.




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