Proprioceptive Stimulation. An Effective Tool for Reversing Postural Distortions and Eliminating Chronic Pain
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Ptosis - What is it and how it can be naturally treated
Ptosis is dropping of the upper eyelid. The lid may droop only slightly or it may cover the pupil entirely. In some cases ptosis can restrict and even block normal vision. Ptosis can cause amblyopia (lazy eye) and if left untreated can lead to a permanent deterioration in vision.
- In children,
ptosis is usually the result of a weak levator muscle, which lifts the
eyelid.
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In adults,
ptosis is commonly due to a separation of the levator muscle from the
eyelid as a result of aging, cataract surgery, an injury or an eye
tumor.
Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy (which incorporates proprioceptive stimulation) has proven to be a safe, natural and effective therapy for reversing ptosis; and which, in many cases, eliminates the need for surgical intervention (See Photos below).
Pre Proprioceptive Stimulation Post Proprioceptive Stimulation
Protocol Followed for Taking Photos:
However, if the proprioceptive signal is too strong, it can result in overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (e.g., pupil dilatation) (See Animation below).(1) Camera mounted on tripod
(2) Patient is instructed to stand relaxed and look straight forward. Pre Stimulation photo is taken.
(3) Without the patient moving, the proprioceptive insoles are placed underneath the patient's feet.
(4) Patient flexes the knees 5-6 times, each time placing weight over the ball of the foot. This maneuver augments the proprioceptive stimulation.
(5) Patient is again instructed to stand relaxed and look straight forward. Second (Post Stimulation) photo is taken.
When the appropriate proprioceptive signal is applied to the bottom of the foot, it can reverse ptosis (open the eyes). However, if the signal is too strong, it can dilate the pupil(s) (e.g., over stimulate the sympathetic nervous system).
Prof/Dr Brian A Rothbart
Chronic Pain Elimination Specialist
Discovered the Rothbarts Foot Structure and the PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity
Developer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Designer of Rothbart Proprioceptive Insoles
Founder of International Academy of Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy
Author of Forever Free From Chronic Pain
