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The Neuromuscular Approach to Human Movement® |
Origins
The origins of the Neuromuscular Approach to Human Movement (NMAHM)® can be traced back to the early 1930's and the work of T.McClurg Anderson.
The NMAHM® was first authored and further developed by John Vasey [MCSP, DipTP]
and Lesley Crozier [MCSP DipTP, MHPCR, Assoc. of Institute of Biology] in the 1980's, and more recently Lesley Crozier and Sheila Cozens [BSc(Hons), MCSP, MHPCR, Lic Ac, Cert Ed, AssocMember ICAK(UK), Certificated Coach (Personal/ Life; Corporate & Executive)], who continue its development.
Lesley and Sheila currently operate a business called MovES Ltd (Movement Education Services Ltd).
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Current NMAHM® Developers |
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Lesley Crozier |
Sheila Cozens |
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The Neuromuscular Approach to Human Movement (NMAHM)® is a holistic, integrated and systematic study of human movement and its consequences, both positive and negative.
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The NMAHM® promotes efficient movement and risk reduction by offering opportunities for directed self assessment of existing movement patterns, and methods of applying 'new' efficient patterns/methods of movement: including Core Patterning, Specific Conditioning, Indirect Handling and Conditioned Reach.
The NMAHM® recognises that most adults are carrying injury through their habitual movement pattern.
Underpinning the NMAHM® is Neuromuscular Conditioning (Core Pattern and Specific Conditioning). This Conditioning promotes/reinforces efficient movement, increases sensitivity & awareness and physiological relaxation and offers holistic, therapeutic benefits.
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EXAMPLE
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Take a look at the photo on the left....
At first you may think that there is nothing wrong with the movement indicated in the photo, but let us examine things a little closer .... |
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Think of where the woman's line of gravity falls in relation to her area of base (feet). Notice how her knees are 'locked' (tense) and think of the other parts of her body that are likely to have tension - such as her legs, back and shoulders. At this stage, these tensions are simply her body's response to prevent her from falling over - this is further exemplified by the fact that the woman is leaning on the bath.
This is a common movement adopted by many adults when they are undertaking a task that involves them lowering their height. Think of how many times each day a person will lower their height - cleaning their teeth, getting milk from the fridge, washing dishes, switching on the tv, gardening, the list is endless. If you multiply the amount of similar movements undertaken daily, weekly, yearly, it becomes quite obvious why many people begin to get aches and pains as they get older.
The Good News
The good news is that the Neuromuscular Approach to Human Movement® offers a methodology that can minimise and/or eradicate many of these 'un-necessary' tensions and risks of musculo-skeletal injury as well as offer therapeutic intervention for existing injury. |
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