SENSO-MOTOR FUNCTIONS

The interaction of the sensory organs in the body, brain, and muscular system.

As humans we come equipped with special sensory organs located in the inner ear (sense of balance) and in the muscles, tendons, and joints (proprioceptive system). As “eyes” inside our bodies, they register minute changes within. They also stimulate our cerebral activities.

The positive effects of the body’s sensory organs can, however, only be developed if they are regularly stimulated. Just as our eyes need daylight and our noses need fresh air, the sense of balance, along with muscle and movement sensors, needs regular posture changes and movement.

Muscle activity = nourishment for the brain.

Motion also affects our biochemical system by releasing neuroplastic molecular messengers such as hormones and proteins. In short, it keeps our brains on task.