Zahava Wilson Physical Therapy

11/18/2024

I see this all the time with the kids I work with:

Self-consciousness about one’s body affects the ability to learn and perform movement tasks, according to new research.

11/13/2024

This is a fantastic podcast about chronic pain. If you are suffering from chronic pain, or work with someone who is, it’s worth a listen.

Podcast Episode · Pain Science Education · 07/10/2016 · 38m

11/11/2024

This is interesting and relevant for those of us who work in somatic education.

It's common knowledge that our brains -- and, specifically, our brain cells -- store memories. But a team of scientists has discovered that cells from other parts of the body also perform a memory function, opening new pathways for understanding how memory works and creating the potential to enhance...

07/17/2024

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/dance-therapy-disorders-neuroscience-b2580177.html

Researchers find that dance causes ‘intra-brain synchrony’

09/24/2023

This is a recent article from the New York Times about Fascia. Of course those of us who work with bodies have known this for years, but now there is a growing body of research about how important it is to keep our fascia tissue healthy.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/11/well/move/fascia-muscle-health.html #:~:text=In%20recent%20years%2C%20the%20concept,permeated%20fitness%20and%20wellness%20culture.

05/25/2023

This is truly amazing:

In a new study, researchers describe a device that connects the intentions of a paralyzed patient to his physical movements.

02/25/2023

SCN2A is one of many genetic disorders that needs more research. This is an informative video about it.

12/21/2020

Hello everyone!
Updating my status to let you know that I will be back in action, after my broken arm has healed enough, in January. Call me or email me if you want to set up and appointment. I am so excited to be back working again!!

12/21/2020

I found this really fascinating!!

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2020%2F11%2F30%2Ftechnology%2Fdeepmind-ai-protein-folding.html%3FreferringSource%3DarticleShare%26fbclid%3DIwAR336NwMcP2dQ87YgCLXySOvzv60BYZiD3BPbuiy4B3sV6s3VIGuO1eBjAY&h=AT3vtOdjhx0v0ukgLZukWwKxlI6hVlufeAaLZlfIefAHyA9PhNGCkXEsMhgzpaLya7SEL1-iV3nYFpy_rtexWa85HODk4XAvG3enRYA2BDzaPT9RE46zwAEDe4swCUaygB1Z3wDVjlmL

Researchers at DeepMind say they have solved “the protein folding problem,” a task that has bedeviled scientists for more than 50 years.

12/21/2020

This is so interesting! It talks about a new discovery in the way brain can repair itself.
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencealert.com%2Fneuroscientists-say-they-ve-found-an-entirely-new-form-of-neural-communication%2Famp%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1M3iWFpMP9zW8BWeyL8Y7pCvFHYRQZH8gMcUpuIzu1LBmL8X6KhrZI8hM&h=AT3nWr9lui3cKm3-wlT-WS3WlH4k34Xqmlkibn_mDCLxmXo6ekw0KnFwzaHBw9fwFaGZifqNmizsyoaaGOHJ1w1fzK2963f55-Guht7T1SDStC5zwlp5mS6SJphX8-66Bm7esMwSftrH

Scientists think they've identified a previously unknown form of neural communication that self-propagates across brain tissue, and can leap wirelessly from neurons in one section of brain tissue to another – even if they've been surgically severed

05/07/2020

Hello everyone!

I have been getting asked a lot when I plan to reopen my practice in person. I cannot say yet, but will announce when I do. When this happens, it will be on a limited basis, keeping precautions in place.

In the meantime, I am doing online sessions using various platforms (Zoom, FaceTime, etc). If you have access to technology, and want to do this, please reach out. It has been successful with both adults and children. With children, I will help you to learn methods to stimulate the brain’s capacity to learn . If you are an adult, I will take you through movement sequence is that can diminish or eliminate your pain.

Take care everyone, and reach out to let me know how you are doing.

02/27/2020

This is great! From my teacher, Anat Baniel.

http://www.anatbanielmethod.com/children In this video, Anat Baniel responds to a parent's question. The parent had recently heard a radio interview with a d...