THE CLINICAL USE OF MOTOR ADAPTATION THEORY

  INTRODUCTION In my previous blog I wrote about some pain theories theory and how important it is for our practice.  I presented the theory of motor adaptation to pain with some details about its key elements. In this article I will discuss a bit more how it can feed into our practice and how… Continue reading THE CLINICAL USE OF MOTOR ADAPTATION THEORY

ADAPTATION IN THE MOTOR SYSTEM IN RESPONSE TO “PAIN”

Image INTRODUCTION Researchers around the world are increasingly focusing on the theories that explain the mechanisms by which the human body reacts to pain.  In this blog I want to highlight the importance (for physiotherapists and patients) of understanding how our body changes its motor strategies and muscle recruitment with pain, and how this can… Continue reading ADAPTATION IN THE MOTOR SYSTEM IN RESPONSE TO “PAIN”