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BALANCED BRAIN ~ THRIVING CHILD

Kim Lowack

ATNR - Quadruped

Active on the Right side

This exercise is a continuation of work for the Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

Technique:

  • parent is kneeling in front of child
  • with the child's elbow soft or "bent"
  • head is in neutral
  • turn the child's head so that they are looking up toward the ceiling plus 1/4" more

Frequency:

  • 10 cycles

Undesired observations: Exercise is not complete until the below observations or gone:

  • Elbow collapses on opposite side of the head turning
  • Can't support upper body weight

Active on the Left side