Research Directory

Using Alexander Technique principles with beginning piano students: A collaborative “duet” between an Alexander Technique teacher and a piano teacher
MTNA e-Journal, February 2020 issue (peer review journal from the Music Teachers National Association) Gabriella Minnes Brandes, Jennifer Condie, and Aleah Wielinga Brief summary This case study…
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Lighten up! Postural instructions affect static and dynamic balance in healthy older adults
Innovation in Aging, Volume 4, Issue 2, 2020 Cohen RG, Baer JL, Ravichandra R, Kral D, McGowan C, Cacciatore TW Brief summary The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of postural…
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Dewey and the Alexander Technique: Lessons in mind–body learning
Ruth Heilbronn, Christine Doddington and Rupert Higham (eds) (2018) Dewey and education in the 21st century: fighting back. Emerald Publishing, Chapter 4, pp. 83-100. Woods C, Williamson M, Fox…
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Preliminary evidence for feasibility, efficacy, and mechanisms of Alexander technique group classes for chronic neck pain.
Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2018;39:80–86 Becker JJ, Copeland SL, Botterbusch EL, Cohen RG This small pilot non-controlled study explored the potential of group Alexander Technique teaching…
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Self-efficacy and embodiment associated with Alexander Technique lessons or with acupuncture sessions: A longitudinal qualitative sub-study within the ATLAS trial
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 2018;31:308–14 Wenham A, Atkin K, Woodman J, Ballard K, MacPherson H The ATLAS clinical trial design incorporated a sub-study led by a qualitative…
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