The Balance System As A Driver

Tough to Treat

Join us in episode #200 where Susan and Erica explore the potentiality of the balance system as a primary or secondary driver. With a client's history of injury or illness, there is an event that sets up their system for adaptation. Oftentimes, in regional-specific rehab, the balance system is not considered as a driver. What keeps the client in this adapted pattern may be the primary driver; however, the balance system adapts to keep the entire body and physiology upright against gravity. This system can change, and the need for activity to accomplish this becomes a primary consideration in the assessment and the intervention. Listen in to the conversation and find easy clues to discover in your client assessment for effective interventions.

A glance at this episode:

• [5:27] Balance system adaptation and rehabilitation

• [12:43] Balance, vestibular system, and eye movements

• [21:04] The importance of challenging the balance system and multitasking while keeping balance intact

• [25:28] Balance challenges and treatment options for various populations

• [29:53] Improving balance and rotation through exercises

• [35:30] Pelvic health, balance, and movement patterns

• [43:47] Balance system importance in exercise and rehabilitation

Related links:

• Tough To Treat Website

• Erica’s Course: Decoding the Complex Patient

• Susan’s Pelvic Health Education Subscription

• Access the Transcript