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Dissociation activities- What does this mean? - March 21, 2006 12:29:00 PM
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leola
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I have a 11 yr. old boy who sustained open head injury at age 4 and has weakness of the left arm and leg since. He is very high level function and is manipulative. It was suggested to do dissociation activities with him as part of therapy. I'm not familiar with this term. Can you please explain it and describe examples of same? Thanks
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Re: Dissociation activities- What does this mean? - March 21, 2006 2:58:00 PM
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Andrew M. Ball PT PhD
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Generally, dissociated positions are positions where one extermity is flexed and the other is extended (half-kneel and runner's stretch are good examples). This tends to both break-up tone and support the lower back in not-too-much anterior pelvic tilt and not-too-much poserior pelvic tilt.
Once in these positions, games like Jenga, throw/catch, rotations (building puzzles, helping bake cookies, etc.), are helpful in developing the core (think of it as pediatric neuro-pilates).
Dr. Andrew M. Ball, PT, DPT, PhD
Pediatric MCHB/LEND Fellow - 1997
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Dr. Andrew M. Ball, PT, DPT, Ph.D.
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Re: Dissociation activities- What does this mean? - March 22, 2006 5:16:00 PM
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leola
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Thanks for your quick response to my post. It was very helpful.
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Re: Dissociation activities- What does this mean? - March 21, 2006 2:58:00 PM
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Andrew M. Ball PT PhD
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Generally, dissociated positions are positions where one extermity is flexed and the other is extended (half-kneel and runner's stretch are good examples). This tends to both break-up tone and support the lower back in not-too-much anterior pelvic tilt and not-too-much poserior pelvic tilt.
Once in these positions, games like Jenga, throw/catch, rotations (building puzzles, helping bake cookies, etc.), are helpful in developing the core (think of it as pediatric neuro-pilates).
Dr. Andrew M. Ball, PT, DPT, PhD
Pediatric MCHB/LEND Fellow - 1997
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Dr. Andrew M. Ball, PT, DPT, Ph.D.
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Re: Dissociation activities- What does this mean? - March 22, 2006 5:16:00 PM
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leola
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Thanks for your quick response to my post. It was very helpful.
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