by empwr | Sep 10, 2021 | corrective exercise, stretch & flexibility
The truth about how stretching and flexibility training really prevents sports injuries and improves athletic performance. A USA Track & Field (USATF) research study of 2,729 volunteers set out to answer the question: Does pre-exercise stretching prevent...
by empwr | Sep 8, 2021 | MFN, stroke recovery
In our previous article, we showed you this picture to help understand neuroplasticity and how neurons that wire together, fire together. In this blog we’ll use the same picture to understand how sensory input to the brain affects motor output. The sensory area...
by empwr | Sep 3, 2021 | MFN, Parkinson's Disease
In Part 1, we discussed how a thought becomes an action, and the disconnect in Parkinson’s Disease, as well as how a Fitness Professional do to improve brain and body connection. For those living with Parkinson’s, the three Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) considered...
by empwr | Aug 30, 2021 | MFN, stroke recovery
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections. This occurs through the changing of neurons, the organization of their networks, and their function via new experiences. Neuroplasticity is also called neural plasticity,...
by empwr | Aug 29, 2021 | MFN, Parkinson's Disease
It’s 2am and Robert needs to use the restroom but can’t gather enough strength to roll to a seated position to get out of bed without his wife’s help. Gus decides to go to the kitchen for a snack but “freezes” when he reaches the doorway. His feet feel like they are...
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