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How Alexander Technique lessons can help family carers - Part II
In the second part of this two-part series, Monika Gross elaborates on communicating research findings into how Alexander Technique lessons can assist caregivers for individuals living with Parkinson’s, Dementia, and other medical conditions. Additionally, a copy of a podium presentation delivered at the 2023 European Alzheimer’s Conference is provided.
Partnering with Poise – Research into how Alexander Technique lessons can help family carers
In this 39th edition, we delve into new research on how Alexander Technique (AT) lessons can help people who are a Care Giver or Care Partner for someone living with Parkinson’s, Dementia or other medical conditions. Monika Gross from The Poise Project shares insights from recent research undertaken with the University of Idaho on both in-person and online AT courses. This first part of a two-part series outlines the research background, significant outcomes, and the real need for AT to support carers in this field.
An Interview with Monika Gross: Alexander Technique Research & Collaboration
Welcome to the 34th edition of the ASO newsletter. In this issue, we feature an illuminating interview with Monika Gross (The Poise Project) that revolves around crucial aspects such as bridging communication gaps between the Alexander Technique and other fields, amplifying public awareness of the profession, and establishing meaningful connections with research groups and healthcare practitioners.
Lighten Up! A conversation with Rajal Cohen - Part II
Following up on last month’s research on the effects of postural instructions on people living with Parkinson’s and on healthy older and younger adults. This month, we share a two-part conversation with Rajal, where she discusses the research and introduces a new project, Posture Underground.
Lighten Up! A conversation with Rajal Cohen - Part I
This month shares the background research to an upcoming conversation with Rajal Cohen, M.AmSAT, Ph.D., about a series of three papers she and colleagues published on the effects of postural instructions on people living with Parkinson’s and on healthy older and younger adults.
Learning from People Living with Parkinson’s Disease: Ten tips from the field
In this 4th edition of the ASO newsletter, we have another piece written specifically for the ASO Community, this time by Glenna Batson ScD, PT, MA, mAmSAT, ISATT. In the post below, Glenna shares her experiences of working with people living with Parkinson’s disease, taking us through her initial trepidation and how she found her way. She offers tips for teachers working with people living with Parkinson’s that arose from applying her knowledge and experience from her own research background and from working with people with various neurological challenges.
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