Massage and manual therapy: the embodiment of somatosensory and somatomotor integration
27 Nov 2024
The Hands-On Hub
Clinical Reasoning
Massage & Manual Therapy
Join us for an insightful and dynamic session, where we explore how Massage and Manual Therapy embody somatosensory and somatomotor integration.
In this live demonstration, experienced practitioners will illustrate how massage and manual therapy techniques translate the principles of somatosensory and somatomotor integration into practice. Led by Anna Maria, who will unpack some of the theories and recent advancements from cognitive neuroscience and psychology research, this interactive session will give insights into current thinking on the mechanisms of touch while equipping you with a modern narrative for explaining its therapeutic effects to clients.
- Theory to Practice:
- 1. Gain a brief view of the importance of somatosensory and somatomotor integration in musculoskeletal pain care.
- 2. Clinically reason Massage and Manual Therapy for treatment going beyond the relaxation and biomechanical models.
- 3. Framing explanations around benefits and mechanisms of massage and manual therapy that are accessible, reassuring, and empowering for client engagement.
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