Why is biotensegrity a better explanation of our movement than traditional biomechanics?
“The commonly accepted ‘tower of blocks’ model for vertebrate spine mechanics is only useful when modeling a perfectly balanced, upright, immobile spine. Using that model, in any other position than perfectly upright, the forces generated will tear muscle, crush bone and exhaust energy……..” Stephen Levin[1] In her book Yoga, Fascia, Anatomy and Movement (reference as…
Seasonal Webinar – Tender Loving Care
Seasonal Webinar – A Christmas gift from Joanne Avison and The Fascia Hub With Joanne Avison Practical details Date: Sunday 4th December Time: 17:00 – 19.00 UK time. Check your timezone here Presenter: Joanne Avison Title: Tender Loving Care Recordings available to registered attendees until 8th January 2023. In watching this video recording, you agree…
Do not forget the hidden scars
When we think of scarring, we tend to visualise a linear or other scar, caused by surgery or injury; normally visible, something we can focus on and work with in order to minimise its impact on local and even body-wide tissues, organs and systems. However, scars may be the result of other less tangible causes;…
Do not forget the hidden scars
by Jan Trewartha When we think of scarring, we tend to visualise a linear or other scar, caused by surgery or injury; normally visible, something we can focus on and work with in order to minimise its impact on local and even body-wide tissues, organs and systems. However, scars may be the result of other…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – Movement and language: a discussion around biotensegrity as it applies to athletic performance and injury reduction.
Practical details Date: 24th November 2022Time: 19.00 – 20.00 UK timePresenters: Lisa Babiuk and Paul ThornleyTitle: Movement and language: a discussion around biotensegrity as it applies to athletic performance and injury reduction. Summary: The biomechanical model has been based on the concept that we can dissect parts, study how they work and then, once everything is analysed,…
Monthly Members’ Webinar
Monthly Member Webinar with Lisa Babiuk and Paul Thornley Practical details Date: Thursday 24th November Time: 19.00 – 20.00 UK time. Check your timezone here Presenters: Lisa Babiuk and Paul Thornley Title: Movement and language: a discussion around biotensegrity as it applies to athletic performance and injury reduction. The webinar will be uploaded to the…