The Polyvagal Theory
By Budiman Minasny***, adapted by Steve Goldstein Have you ever felt your heart race in the presence of danger, or experienced a calming sensation when surrounded by loved ones? Our body’s responses to different situations are not solely driven by conscious decisions, but rather by an intricate web of signals within our nervous system. One…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – Scar Tissue and Somatotopic Maps: Exploring the Impact on Pain and Motor Systems
Date: Thursday 22nd August 2024Times: 19:00 – 20:00 Check your timezone here.Presenter: Dr Marc EllisTitle: Scar Tissue and Somatotopic Maps: Exploring the Impact on Pain and Motor Systems Description: Embark on a captivating journey with us as we delve into the intriguing fusion of scar tissue, somatotopic maps, and their profound effects on pain perception and motor function. Whether from…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – Polyvagal Theory, Touch and Manual Therapy
Date: Thursday 18th July 2024Presenter: Steve GoldsteinTitle: Polyvagal Theory, Touch and Manual Therapy Description:A mix of theory and experiential which will enable attendees to understand the :Polyvagal Organising PrinciplesHierarchyNeuroceptionCo-RegulationPharyngeal Branch Ventral Function Test for UvulaThe Basic Exercise: to co-regulate ventral vagal tone.Cranial base with eye gaze held 30-60 secondsSalamander Exercise: head in cervical lateral flexion with eye gaze…
Monthly Members’ Webinar – How Fascia impacts Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Understanding the connection and exploring therapeutic approaches.
Date: Thursday 25th AprilTimes: 19.00 – 20.00 Check your timezone herePresenter: Jeannie di BonTitle: How Fascia impacts Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Understanding the connection and exploring therapeutic approaches. Description: This webinar will give a brief overview of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) including the subtypes and clinical manifestations. We will examine how this connective tissue disorder impacts our patient’s lives and what therapeutic…
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and interoception
This article will take a brief look at the connective tissue disorder Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and how this condition may impact an individual’s interoceptive abilities. What is Interoception? Interoception is the sense of the physiological condition of the body including sensations from within such as heartbeat, respiration rate, hunger, thirst, and visceral sensations. It plays…
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and interoception
by Jeannie di Bon This article will take a brief look at the connective tissue disorder Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and how this condition may impact an individual’s interoceptive abilities. What is Interoception? Interoception is the sense of the physiological condition of the body including sensations from within such as heartbeat, respiration rate, hunger, thirst, and…