Episode Summary
Can something as simple as movement have the ability to change the world? To answer this question, I’m bringing on Kim Lowack, OTR/L who is extremely passionate about movement and has extensive experience working with clients who have been impacted by disruptions within their movement patterns. She shares a ton of information about the components of movement, how it impacts learning and behavior, and why movement is so important across the lifespan.
Show Notes
Kim and Sarah discuss:
- Influence of movement across the lifespan
- Effects of movement disruptions
- Overview of vestibular system
- Development of the nervous system
- Why crawling is so important
- Making it fun is all that matters
- Focusing on the underlying reflexes to address higher level skills
- The under appreciated system
- Identifying the issue and then taking a step back
- Importance of movement for geriatric population
- Dr. Harold Blomberg Rhythmic Movements
Connect with Kim:
- Kim’s Ted Talk
- Email: kim.a.lowack@gmail.com
- Web: https://www.theotway.net/
- Instagram Link: @the_ot_way
- Twitter Link: @KimLowack
