Foundations of Movement: A Brain Based Musculoskeletal Approach

Filled with clinical concepts and 'neuro edits', this book is designed for the musculoskeletal based movement professional with a desire to integrate a brain-based approach to improving function. Viewed within the lens of integrated movement and treating capacities rather than anatomy, Adam begins with a discussion about the gait cycle and relates it to the brain’s influence on movement. The text also discusses a brain-based approach to working with those in pain, as well as guidelines to follow for assessment and intervention both from a musculoskeletal and brain based standpoint. ENDORSEMENTS: In this book, Adam Wolf walks us through a systematic logic of how to think about, structure and organize interventions which improve our ability to ADAPT optimally. This results in enhanced function, and better results. By prioritizing treatment of PAIN, then HIGHER LEVEL INTEGRATION, then MOBILITY/STABILITY, MOTOR FUNCTION and finally MOVEMENT INTEGRATION, Adam provide us a road map to increase capabilities, which help to improve our outcomes. Congratulations Adam on putting together this important narrative, which will help so many of us. Michol Dalcourt Founder, Institute of Motion & VIPR/VIPR Pro Adam Wolf has proven himself to be a world authority on movement and biomechanics. By restoring proper movement at both a local and global level, Adam has helped people from all over the world with a wide range of problems. I often refer many of my patients to Adam because he understands human movement at both a musculoskeletal level as well as a neuromuscular level. This book will help any manual therapist improve their technique by better understanding the relationship between brain function and movement patterns. Dr David Traster DC, MS, DACNB, FABBIR, FABVR, CCSP, PAK Chiropractor, Co-Owner, The Neurological Wellness Institute Assistant Professor, Carrick Institute He is able to quickly integrate the tenants of many human movement sub-disciplines to truly treat the whole person. This latest book honors the complexity of being a moving human beautifully by offering readers an in-depth understanding of inter-relationships among the neurological, physiological, and psychological components of human movement. A tremendous read for those eager to keep growing as a professional and a person. Dr. Karrie L. Hamstra-Wright, PhD, ATC University of Illinois at Chicago, Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Kinesiology We are moving into a remarkably exciting time for rehabilitation and movement professionals as research and clinical experience converge to offer new approaches to working with patients and athletes. In his latest book, Adam has done a remarkable job of merging concepts from multiple disciplines and clearly demonstrates how they can be integrated to create drastically improved outcomes. The blending of functional biomechanics with movement neurology is the next step for modern practitioners and this book offers tremendous insights to follow in this process. Highly recommended! Dr. Eric Cobb Founder of Z-Health Performance Solutions Adam Wolf has seamlessly integrated a variety of complex topics including neurology, motor control, biomechanics, and pain science. Where others in the industry have tried to create divisiveness by only referencing journal research that supports their biases, this book is a true representation of Dr. David Sackett’s original definition of evidence-based medicine: the integration of an individual’s clinical expertise, the best external evidence (research), married with the client’s expectations. Whether you’re a movement therapist, clinician, and/or fitness professional and looking to expand your education - and have a willingness to keep an open-mind - this book is going to change how you think and work with your clients. Dr. Evan Osar, DC Developer of the Integrative Movement System™️ and author of Corrective Exercise Solutions. Read more