The bodies and brains of animals - including humans - evolved in a complex natural environment, and the ability to effectively meet the complexities of that environment is directly linked to survival. You have to be constantly moving, constantly learning, constantly adapting. It is not surprising then, that good health outcomes are tightly entwined with behaviours that would have been beneficial in these natural environments. It is exactly why exercise and physical activity is so good for developing both physical and cognitive resilience.
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Exploring the body in movement from a systems theory perspective...
There seems to be a broad consensus that we should treat the body as a whole system, because “everything’s connected”. Everything may very well be connected, but so what? How is it connected? What are the implications of this? What does it actually look like in practice?
Read MoreA machine is made from inert material; living biological tissue is not inert. The distinction between living tissue and inert substance is vitally important for the development of rehabilitation and movement practices.
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