Biomechanics & Interoception: A Biobehavioral Approach | 20 CE

(20 CE) - Biomechanics & Interoception: Biobehavioral Approach 
The Human BodyMind: BioPsychoSocial to Bio-Behavior - Evolving Approaches

Instructor: Dr. Steven Weiniger, DC, DIANM

Transform Patient Outcomes Through Interoceptive Awareness

Current research from neuroscience, psychology, and psychiatry reveals that interoceptive awareness—the internal sense of what's happening inside the body—plays a crucial role in pain perception, emotional regulation, and treatment outcomes. This comprehensive 20-hour continuing education program bridges traditional biomechanical expertise with cutting-edge science, equipping you with practical tools to enhance patient compliance, reduce pain recurrence, and promote sustainable self-care.

Research shows patients with heightened interoceptive awareness experience:

• Significantly improved treatment outcomes
• Better compliance with rehabilitation protocols
• Reduced chronic pain and lower recurrence rates
• Greater personal agency and self-efficacy
• Enhanced stress management and emotional regulation

This evidence-based program provides standardized assessment protocols, explores the StrongPosture® F.E.E.L. Method, and practical patient cueing strategies that differentiate your practice and transform how patients engage with their own healing.

Part 1: The Human BodyMind – BioPsychoSocial to Bio-Behavior (5 CE)

Establish foundational understanding of how biomechanics and interoceptive awareness influence clinical outcomes. Learn the neuroscience of the insula, master the Interoceptive Posture Picture (IPP) documentation, and implement the StrongPosture® F.E.E.L. Method using the ACE strategy (Awareness → Control → Environment).

Part 2: Exploring Energy, Interoception and the Human BodyMind (5 CE)

Document and quantify interoceptive accuracy using the 4 Zones of Postural Mass (ZPM). Guide patients through progressive attentional focus techniques from 1D to 3D movement control. Learn energy optimization and stress management strategies through breath and balance integration.

Part 3: Experiencing the Interoceptive NeuroKinetic Network (5 CE)

Discover fascia as a body-wide sensory network. Gain the Upper-body Postural Assessment Questionnaire (uPAQ) and StrongPosture® B.E.ST. Breathing techniques. Address kinesiophobia and create sustainable self-care practices that extend healthspan.

Part 4: Strengthening Somatic Awareness and Mindful Movement (5 CE)

Synthesize a complete clinical approach from acute care through successful aging. Integrate validated instruments (FFMQ, MAIA, BESS) with somatic tools. Master specialized applications for mTBI, concussion, and age-related balance decline.

Assessment & Documentation Tools

• Interoceptive Posture Picture (IPP) protocols
• Upper-body Postural Assessment Questionnaire (uPAQ)
• Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) for concussion cases
• Integration with validated instruments (FFMQ, MAIA)

Clinical Skills

• Progressive attentional focus techniques (1D → 2D → 3D)
• StrongPosture® B.E.ST. Breathing methods
• Distinctive "must vs try" patient cueing
• Movement retraining from local arcs to global patterns

Patient Engagement Strategies

• Five principles of posture and motion framework
• Non-pathologizing education approaches
• Self-care promotion techniques
• Progress quantification that enhances patient agency

Evidence-Based Framework

This program is built on converging research from neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, biomechanics, and clinical practice:

• Neuroscience: The insula serves as an interoceptive hub integrating bodily signals with emotional and cognitive processing
• Clinical Outcomes: Chronic pain patients show significant improvement with strengthened interoceptive awareness
• Biomechanics: Accurate motor control improves energy efficiency and joint stress distribution when combined with manual therapy
• Psychology: Building congruence between perceived and actual bodily states aligns with CBT and behavioral intervention principles
• Stress Management: Interoceptively aware breathing and movement help patients manage allostatic load

Who Should Enroll

Primary Audience:

• Doctors of Chiropractic
• Physical Therapists
• Massage Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Athletic Trainers

Also Valuable For:

• Movement Professionals (yoga, Pilates, personal trainers)
• Psychologists and Counselors (CBT, somatic psychology, pain psychology)
• Health Psychologists and Behavioral Health Specialists
• Any professional working at the intersection of physical and mental health

No prerequisites required. Each 5-hour module can be taken independently or as part of the complete 20-hour program.