1. What is McCall Method of Body Balance?
It is a process that re-educates the body to eliminate damaging movements and postures. The purpose is to prevent injuries and promote healing.
2. How was the method developed?
In her practice as a licensed physical therapist, Lisa Ann McCall recognized a pressing need for a new approach to her field. Her perspective broadened as a result of in-depth scientific research, as well as observation of body movement in primitive cultures. McCall discovered that traditional Western postures are counter to healthy body alignment.
3. Who should use Body Balance? Is it only for people who are injured or disabled?
Body Balance is for anyone who wants to improve mobility, as well as move without pain. Healthy people can learn to adjust their movements so they can exercise or play sports more effectively. People who are injured can learn to adjust their movements so they can reduce pain and allow healing to begin.
4. How do you learn Body Balance?
McCall offers personal therapy sessions at your home and group classes. In addition she has a book, The McCall Body Balance Method, Simple Concepts for Ageless Movement, and a supporting DVD that provides an in-depth illustrated guide to achieving healthy movement.
5. What are the advantages of Body Balance?
Unlike other types of exercise, Body Balance becomes a part of everyday life. As exercises are incorporated into common movement, the body returns to its natural design, and tightness and weakness diminish. Once the movements are integrated into daily activities such as standing, sitting, turning, and bending, there is no longer a need to set aside additional time to practice Body Balance methods.
6. What has been the toughest challenge in introducing the Body Balance Method?
Breaking down traditional attitudes about physical therapy, particularly among the medical community. The focus should not be on what has been done in the past, or on what is being done now, but rather on what works.