Proprioceptive-Deep Tendon Neurological System
P-DTR is about improving how muscles function by helping how we process sensations to the brain. It identifies when muscles are strong in a healthy way that take a break when it's helpful and sequence well with others, and finds priority driving issues (irritants) of muscles that are weak, guarded, or discoordinated. It uses a pre-tested well-functioning muscle that's not related to the irritant, and its response to the sensations driving the issue give information about the state of sensation receptors in our body.
Our bodies only have so much energy to use and handle what is thrown at us. Tissues have little cell or protein particle receptors at their own type of nerve and specialized to receive one sensation. They can become too sensitive to stimuli that we experience in life sending stronger signals to the brain. This changes how the brain sends out signals to muscles and organs, causing less efficient responses – a related muscle to be either weak or tightly guarded. When that happens related movements that use more than one muscle become less coordinated.
P-DTR identifies when a muscle does and does not contract well. It uses the response of a well-functioning muscle to various stimuli to give information about the state of sensation receptors in our body. A treatment phase provides a reset to the state of tissues in an area and the receptors – clearing annoyances to decrease pain and improve muscle function.
Aspects
Below, there are various aspects of the Proprioceptive-Deep Tendon Neurological System. Click Learn More to see more detailed information about a specific aspect.
Gait/Walking
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Muscle Testing
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