198: Creative Strategies For Using Resistance Bands To Improve Function With Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, PT, PhD
Jan 29, 2024
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Dr. JJ Mowder-Tinney, a physical therapist and neuro rehab specialist, explores creative ways to use resistance bands for improved movement and function. Topics include error augmentation, sensory feedback, and movement assistance. The podcast emphasizes collaboration, patient input, and upcoming webinars to share innovative ideas in physical therapy.
Resistance bands offer dynamic approaches to rehab, enhancing movement patterns for functional tasks.
Using resistance bands promotes active engagement, sensory input, and motor learning for improved therapy outcomes.
Deep dives
Exploring the Versatility of Resistance Bands for Rehabilitation
Resistance bands offer a dynamic approach to rehabilitation, allowing for various applications such as assisting or resisting movements in different directions. They provide opportunities for individuals to explore movements in seated or standing positions, catering to a wide range of patients from acute care to wheelchair users. By using resistance bands creatively, therapists can assist patients in exploring functional movements that may be challenging, ultimately enhancing therapy outcomes.
Encouraging Active Participation and Muscle Engagement
Resistance bands promote active participation in exercises, encouraging individuals to feel the sensory input and muscle engagement. By providing resistance or assistance with bands, patients actively work against or respond to the challenges posed, enhancing their motor learning and coordination. This approach allows individuals to explore movements independently, aiding in the development of effective movement patterns for functional tasks.
Promoting Experiential Learning Through Band-Driven Workouts
By incorporating resistance bands into workouts, therapists can promote experiential learning by allowing patients to actively engage in movements and experience different sensory inputs. This hands-on approach enhances the effectiveness of rehabilitation by encouraging patients to explore movements and work through challenges autonomously. The experiential nature of band-driven workouts facilitates motor learning and adjustment to movements, promoting a deeper understanding of functional tasks.
Fostering a Community of Idea Sharing and Growth Through Social Media
Social media platforms, such as Instagram, provide a space for therapists to share ideas, techniques, and videos related to resistance band exercises. This online community fosters idea sharing, brainstorming, and collaboration among professionals, enabling them to learn from each other's experiences and innovations. By engaging in online discussions and sharing videos, therapists can inspire creativity, encourage exploration, and enhance their practice through continuous learning and idea exchange.
Do you like new, creative ideas? In this episode we’re talking about why we’re on a kick with resistance bands. Like a lot of equipment we use in neuro rehab it was first intended to be used in the fitness and general rehab population, and because neuro clinicians are crafty we found the uses far surpass strengthening isolated muscles. There are a lot of different types of resistance bands so we’ll talk about some of our favorites. We’ll also discuss different ways these can be used and how they improve movement and function. Resistance bands can be used for error augmentation which engages the cerebellum and leads to learning. They also offer a sensory component that improves movement and function by giving the person using it feedback. Bands can provide assistance for movement an individual may not be strong enough to do on their own allowing their brain to feel what that movement is like. Pick up some new ideas and incentives for using resistance bands in your sessions now!