Alexander Studies Online 6/1/21 Alexander Studies Online 6/1/21

Potential Mechanisms of the Alexander Technique: Toward a Comprehensive Neurophysiological Model

In this edition of the ASO blog series we hear from Tim Cacciatore PhD MSTAT and Rajal Cohen PhD M.AmSAT, two of the three authors of a recent paper published in the Kinesiology Review Journal. The paper, “Potential Mechanisms of the Alexander Technique: Toward a Comprehensive Neurophysiological Model” is an intriguing first step to help answer the question of why the Alexander Technique seems to have such wide-ranging benefits.

Alexander Studies Online 5/4/21 Alexander Studies Online 5/4/21

ATEAM Commentary Part II

The Researcher Interview Series continues with a look into clinical research that has evaluated the effectiveness of Alexander lessons for people with various health-related conditions. This month is the second installment of commentary on the ATEAM back pain trial.

Alexander Studies Online 4/5/21 Alexander Studies Online 4/5/21

ATEAM Commentary Part I

The Researcher Interview Series continues with a turn to some of the clinical research that has evaluated the effectiveness of Alexander lessons for people with various health-related conditions. This month and next month we are focusing on the ATEAM back pain trial.

Alexander Studies Online 3/2/21 Alexander Studies Online 3/2/21

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.

Alexander Studies Online 2/2/21 Alexander Studies Online 2/2/21

Disciplined inquiry and the Alexander Technique teacher: What is it, why do it?

In this 3rd edition of the ASO newsletter we are excited to release a paper written specifically for the ASO community. Written by Dr Gabriella Minnes Brandes (CANSTAT, STAT, AMSAT, ATI) and Dr Charlotte Woods (MSTAT), the below post helps to demystify the term disciplined inquiry and sheds light into ways in which our community can further share and grow together.

Alexander Studies Online 1/27/21 Alexander Studies Online 1/27/21

Pt. II of Supporting People with Dementia: a Role for Alexander Technique Teachers?

Part II of the ASO researcher interview series includes all five videos released during the period of December 2020 to early January 2021. These videos explore the process and results of a survey of Alexander Technique teachers about teaching people with dementia, provide an update on the ASO dementia theme, and finish with a live Q&A that took place on January 19th, 2021.

Alexander Studies Online 1/27/21 Alexander Studies Online 1/27/21

Pt. I of Supporting People with Dementia: a Role for Alexander Technique Teachers?

Part I of the ASO Researcher Interview Series contains all videos released from December 2020 - January 2021. This first section begins with an introductory video to the theme of the Alexander Technique and its role in supporting people with dementia, then continues with six videos that explore a pilot study completed on the Alexander Technique in a residential care setting for people with dementia.