Golf Beneath The Surface Q & A 6.0
Oct 29, 2024
Dive into the intriguing world of neuroscience as the hosts dissect mirror versus motor neurons, clarifying common misconceptions. They tackle the psychological barriers of a victim's mindset and how trauma impacts performance in golf. Listeners learn about the brain-body connection, injury responses, and the importance of motor learning and practice. Personal anecdotes highlight the shift towards a growth mindset, encouraging a focus on resilience and curiosity for improved performance. A fascinating blend of science and psychology awaits!
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Muscle Memory Is a Myth
- Muscle memory is a myth because muscles cannot store memories; the brain controls movement.
- Motor neurons send signals from the brain to muscles to execute both voluntary and involuntary movements.
Injury Affects Movement Protection
- After injury or surgery, movement difficulty usually stems from the body's protective response, not from forgetting movement.
- The nervous system can retrain and recover movement even after serious damage, showing its resilience.
Myelin Builds Movement Highways
- Myelin sheaths on neurons act like highways: better myelination means faster, efficient communication for motor patterns.
- Changing a deeply grooved motor pattern takes time because new neural pathways must form against existing well-established ones.