By Mari Hodges and Tim Cacciatore Studies show that the Alexander Technique (AT) helps with various kinds of pain,1-5 and many people come to the AT to resolve a pain condition. Two major clinical trials have shown reductions in long term back and neck pain after a course of lessons, […]
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Short Video: How does the Alexander Technique work? Towards a scientific model
This video was commissioned by the FM Alexander Trust from Sci Ani (Science Animated) to explain the scientific paper by Cacciatore, Johnson, and Cohen. The animation illustrates the paper’s central proposition, that changes to postural tone and body schema underlie many of the reported benefits of the Alexander Technique. It […]
A Scientific Investigation into Violin and Viola Playing
Guest author Dr. Alison Loram describes her Master’s Thesis research about the effect of Alexander Technique inspired interventions on patterns of movement and tension.
アレクサンダー・テクニークの潜在的なメカニズム：包括的な神経生理学的モデルに向け て
This post offers links to a translation of the recent kinesiology review article on the mechanisms of Alexander technique.
The Beginning of Understanding: A New Scientific Model of the Alexander Technique
Japanese translation Editor’s note: This is a lay summary of the new paper, “Potential Mechanisms of the Alexander Technique: Toward a Comprehensive Neurophysiological Model.” See the original paper for a full listing of references. Many of the studies briefly discussed here are described in detail in other posts on this […]
Potential Mechanisms of the Alexander Technique: Toward a Comprehensive Neurophysiological Model
By Timothy W. Cacciatore, Patrick M. Johnson, and Rajal G. Cohen Editor’s note: This is an excerpt of a new scientific model of the Alexander Technique published in the Kinesiology Review. A pdf of the full paper can be read here. Read a summary of the paper here. Read the […]
Video Symposium: Current Scientific Research and Models for the Alexander Technique
This symposium addresses a need for specific, up-to-date, science-based models to help AT practitioners to better understand what we are learning and teaching physiologically. better communicate with scientists, medical professionals, and AT colleagues. broaden the base of respect and understanding for our profession. This symposium was presented as a live […]