Biomechanics & Interoception: A Biobehavioral Approach 4 | 5 CE

5 CEU HOURS  

Instructor: Dr. Steven Weiniger, DC, DIANM

Part 4 (5 CE) - Biomechanics & Interoception: Biobehavioral Approach 
Strengthening Somatic Awareness and Mindful Movement - Linking BioBehavioral LifeHabits from Rehab to Revitalization to Successful Aging

Part 4 synthesizes everything into a complete clinical approach, examining how mindful body awareness addresses both chronic pain and age-related decline. Drawing on Hans Selye's Nobel Prize-winning insights connecting stress, disease, and aging—which begin with postural dysfunction—you'll explore how the battle between metabolism and entropy plays out across every biological scale. Current research reveals untapped opportunities where mindset and movement intersect, suggesting that interoceptively mindful practices don't just prevent pain but actively support healthy aging by changing behaviors and aligning internal perceptions with physical reality.

You'll implement comprehensive tracking systems that combine the Upper Posture Awareness Questionnaire (uPAQ) with established research instruments like the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) and Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness (MAIA). This integration creates measurable outcomes that bridge validated mindfulness tools with practical body awareness methods. Special focus on trauma cases—including concussion and mild traumatic brain injury—shows how disrupted interoception manifests as headaches, sleep problems, emotional dysregulation, and impaired thinking. You'll use the widely-accepted Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) to document these disruptions and track recovery through targeted attentional focus interventions and advanced rehabilitation exercises.

The course concludes with practical strategies for awakening interoceptive awareness across your entire practice scope—moving patients from injury recovery toward thriving wellness. StrongPosture® cueing creates individualized treatment approaches that connect patient effort with expanding functional capability, demonstrated through real case examples spanning acute care, performance enhancement, and longevity promotion. You'll see how systematic progression from small, segmental movements to whole-body patterns amplifies traditional manual therapy effectiveness by helping patients connect their internal signals with objective physical reality—transforming not just how they move, but how they live.