prevention of injuries, greater longevity, pain relief, and relief of rheumatic, neurological, spinal, stress, and respiratory disorders.
Movement therapy refers to a broad range of Eastern and Western movement approaches used to promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
It could be, depending on the type of therapy needed. There is some dexterity and movement skills.
A method of psychological treatment in which movement and dance are used to express and deal with feelings and experiences, both positive and negative. Also called movement therapy.
Penny Bernstein has written: 'Theoretical Approaches in Dance-Movement Therapy.[Title of orig. ed.:Eight theoretical approaches in dance-movement therapy]' 'Theory and methods in dance-movement therapy' -- subject(s): Dance therapy, Movement therapy, Psychology of Movement, Psychotherapy
Kathryn A. Sawner has written: 'Brunnstrom's movement therapy in hemiplegia' -- subject(s): Exercise therapy, Hemiplegia, Movement, Neurophysiology, Physical therapy, Rehabilitation
Nancy Emerson Lombardo has written: 'Dance/movement therapy with older individuals who have sustained neurological insult' -- subject(s): Physical therapy, Cerebrovascular disease, Movement therapy, Brain, Dance therapy, Wounds and injuries, Exercise therapy for older people, Exercise therapy for the aged
The active phase of Trager therapy. Mentastics are a form of movement reeducation in which clients learn to reexperience movement as pleasurable and positive.
research has documented the effects of dance therapy, qigong, t'ai chi, yoga, Alexander technique, awareness through movement (Feldenkrais), and Rolfing
Manual therapy is a hands-on approach used in treatment to address muscle and soft tissue pain, joint stiffness, and posture and to assist in efficient movement. Manual therapy techniques assist in restoring fluid motion to the affected joint or soft tissue with a focus on better overall movement. Manual therapy includes specific techniques used to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction and can provide many benefits. Physical and hand therapists incorporate manual therapy to assist a patient, restoring mobility, improving motor control, reducing pain, and improving movement efficiency. The benefits of manual therapy go beyond the skilled treatment to the qualities of physical touch and connection with a patient that contributes to healing. A trained and experienced physical therapist can treat a variety of musculoskeletal problems with the use of manual therapy.
Advocates for the Moral treatment for the mentally ill. Moral Treatment Therapy.
Dance therapy is a type of psychotherapy that uses movement to further the social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development of the individual
Complementary therapy is and should only be used with regular medical therapy. It is not suppose to be used as a replacement or instead of standard medical care.