Ep 23: Spinning Your Way Through Life With Dr. Drew Haley of Align Online Physical Therapy
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Show Notes
The Brain’s Integration of Visual Cues for Spatial Awareness:
Drew and I discuss how the brain processes and integrates visual information.
For example, motion on a screen, to maintain spatial awareness and balance, the brain draws a comparison to the shaky camera effects seen in movies, to the area around the TV.
With movies, the brain can distinguish between actual movement and just visual motion on the screen. If it couldn’t, we’d have major issues with action films like the Bourne Trilogy.
Drew and I also cover the use of massage and muscle tension treatment for managing cervicogenic dizziness. Massage/trigger point release is a tool very often used in clinics; sometimes not the correct choice in the initial management of someone's symptoms.
Drew highlights the importance of maintaining cervical stability and proprioceptive capabilities, and the need for a gradual reduction in muscle tone to avoid disorientation and worsening of symptoms.
Check out Drew's webinar for free. If his webinar resonates with you, definitely schedule the discovery session to see if he can help you out.
Align Online Dizziness Webinar