Therapists have always considered postural control as foundational for the development of functional motor skills. However, recent use of a dynamic systems model has led us to discuss the fluidity of the components of postural control as integral to the creation of function. This presentation will provide an overview of the different components of postural control and explore the interactive, multidirectional nature of information processing for postural control. In addition to highlighting the interdependence between postural control, regulation and sensory processing, we will discuss an anticipatory mechanism for central stability control as it complements reactive mechanisms. Finally, we will examine how these interrelationships coalesce to create mature postural control.
Presented at the 22nd International Symposium in Bethesda, MD
Presented live and recorded November
2019.
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.
Level: Intermediate
Length: 2 1/2 hours
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Learning Objectives:
- Define postural control
- List 9 interactive components of mature postural control
- Contrast anticipatory and reactive mechanisms
- Describe the mechanism by which the inner core muscle team creates central stability
- Explain the impact of alignment on emotional regulation and on the registration of sensory input in 3 sensory systems
Presenter:
Shelley Mannell is a Physical Therapist with over 30 years’ experience serving babies, children and adolescents across a spectrum of neurological and developmental disabilities. She integrates a broad range of clinical skills and research to provide innovative neurobiology-informed treatment of children with movement disorders. Shelley founded HeartSpace Physical Therapy for Children in order to support clients and families as they matured through the lifespan. Shelley began teaching as a clinical faculty member in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University and remains committed to improving the care for children through clinical research and education. She is a certified children’s yoga and meditation facilitator and the co-creator of Dynamic Core for Kids, an evidence-based approach to central stability for children with motor and sensory challenges. Shelley also provides mentoring to therapists world-wide through her online program. As a respected international speaker, Shelley discusses the dynamic systems nature of the development of postural control and its application to assessment and intervention for children with sensory and motor challenges.
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