32: Retrain the Tongue & Toes with these Techniques

What do techniques for the tongue have to do with toes? In this quickie episode of The Myohacker Podcast, Karindy shares how techniques that we use in neurologically based myofunctional therapy can apply across disciplines and resulted in the movement of a patient’s toe that had been disconnected despite PT and other therapies. She shares techniques for enhancing tongue and toe movement, emphasizing the role of sensory input in creating awareness and facilitating change. The episode concludes with an invitation for practitioners to explore brain-based techniques in their practice through an upcoming cohort of The Intuitive Myohacker. Fill out the interest form and Karindy will be in touch! Just go to the link here: https://forms.gle/z88kLuownA2q4jxw9 

 

Takeaways

• Neurological salience is key in behavior modification.
• Techniques can be applied to any aspect of motor movement.
• Tapping can create awareness in targeted areas.
• Sensory input can help re-engage the brain.
• Temperature can be used to enhance sensory experiences.
• Contrast in signals helps the brain pay attention.
• Awareness & connection is crucial for initiating behavior change.
• Practitioners can lean into their intuition to adapt therapeutic interventions.
• Fill out the form to find out more about Karindy’s upcoming cohort of The Intuitive Myohacker: https://forms.gle/z88kLuownA2q4jxw9 

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Neurologically Salient Techniques

06:51 Utilizing Sensory Input for Awareness

12:03 Conclusion and Future Opportunities

12:56 Thanks for listening

 

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Credits: 

The Myohacker Podcast is hosted by Karindy Ong, MA, CCC-SLP and edited by Allison Massengale. Song “Better Sweater” performed by Desert Dive, licensed via Soundstripe. Content ID: EUD2MK9YM2VOCLQL 

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