In the previous posts, we have talked about the tensional fascial system being in charge of the posture.
There is one more lesson one learns from biotensegrity: if the tension is not the right one, the movements might not happen at the joints. The right tension of the fascial system creates the spaces in between the bones to allow the movements. We call this segmentation.
When assessing a child with cerebral palsy, it is a common practice to check the range of motion (ROM) of a specific joint, but when we do so, we usually take for granted the fact that the movement comes from the joints, that the movement is segmented.
Instead of testing the angles in which a joint can move (usually linear and very machine-like behaviour), at WeFlow we ask “where is the movement coming from”? Usually the answer is “from some area different from the joint”.
Watch this short video where I explain the concept of segmentation and how it is crucial to develop weight-bearing.
When there is the right segmentation between the arm and the torso, it is possible to get proper weight-bearing on the hands and proper protective reactions in sitting.
You can learn how to help develop your child´s hands and improve segmentation and weight-bearing in our course “10 ideas to develop your child’s hands”
To start doing fascia therapy with your child, learn the first exercise to improve torso control here.
WeFlow´s tip for you!
If your child doesn’t have enough segmentation yet, you can use a ball to raise the surface to their level when you want to practice proper weight-bearing.
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