
#110: Tools to improve muscle activation & results from training
from The Dr. Shannon Show
by Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
Published: Thu Apr 20 2023
Show Notes
The somatic nervous system is responsible for sending your brain information via your five senses. You can use tools such as mobility and touch to stimulate your somatic nervous system, improving your brain's "map" to your muscles and therefore improving activation in your workouts.
0:00: Introduction
3:38: What is the somatic nervous system?
6:53: Inputs and outputs
9:45: Stimulating mechanoreceptors to improve your results
:Tools for improving the motor map of the body
:Jammed joints lead to weak muscles
:Using physical touch to improve muscle activation
:Summary
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