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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
Body awareness, defined as a treatment directed towards an awareness of how the body is used in terms of body function, behaviour, and interaction with self and others, <ref>Gard G, Nyboe L, Gyllensten AL. Clinical reasoning and clinical use of basic body awareness therapy in physiotherapy–a qualitative study?. European Journal of Physiotherapy. 2020 Jan 2;22(1):29-35.</ref> is an approach often used within rehabilitation for individuals with persistent or complex pain.  
Body awareness, defined as a treatment directed towards an awareness of how the body is used in terms of body function, behaviour, and interaction with self and others. <ref>Gard G, Nyboe L, Gyllensten AL. Clinical reasoning and clinical use of basic body awareness therapy in physiotherapy–a qualitative study?. European Journal of Physiotherapy. 2020 Jan 2;22(1):29-35.</ref> It is an approach often used within rehabilitation for individuals with persistent or complex pain <ref>Gard G. Body awareness therapy for patients with fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Disability and rehabilitation. 2005 Jun 17;27(12):725-8.</ref><ref>Ferro Moura Franco K, Lenoir D, dos Santos Franco YR, Jandre Reis FJ, Nunes Cabral CM, Meeus M. Prescription of exercises for the treatment of chronic pain along the continuum of nociplastic pain: A systematic review with meta‐analysis. European Journal of Pain. 2021 Jan;25(1):51-70.</ref> and / or psychosomatic/psychiatric conditions<ref>Gyllensten AL, Ekdahl C, Hansson L. Long-term effectiveness of basic body awareness therapy in psychiatric out-patient care. A randomised controlled study. Adv Physiother. 2009;11:2–12.</ref><ref>Gyllensten AL, Ekdahl C, Hansson L 2009 Long-term effectiveness of Basic Body Awareness Therapy in psychiatric outpatient care. A randomized controlled study. Advances in Physiotherapy 11: 2–12</ref><ref>Gyllensten AL, Jacobsen LN, Gard G. Clinician perspectives of Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) in mental health physical therapy: An international qualitative study. Journal of Bodywork and movement therapies. 2019 Oct 1;23(4):746-51.</ref><ref>Solano Lopez AL, Moore S. Dimensions of body-awareness and depressed mood and anxiety. Western journal of nursing research. 2019 Jun;41(6):834-53.</ref> that explores and uses the mind-body-(spirit) connection to develop a more positive experience of the body and selves through reflection of their bodily experiences.<ref>Mehling W, Wrubel J, Daubenmier J. Body awareness: a phenomenological inquiry into the common ground of mind-body therapies. Philos Ethics Humanit Med. 2011;6:6.</ref><ref>Gyllensten AL, Hansson L, Ekdahl C 2003a Patient experiences of basic body awareness therapy and the relationship with the physiotherapist. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 7: 173–183</ref>   
 
Using the mind-body-spirit connection,<ref>Mehling W, Wrubel J, Daubenmier J. Body awareness: a phenomenological inquiry into the common ground of mind-body therapies. Philos Ethics Humanit Med. 2011;6:6.</ref> individuals have been shown to develop a more positive experience of their body and selves through reflection of their bodily experiences, which is explored in rehabilitation through two dimensions; <ref>Gyllensten AL, Ekdahl C, Hansson L. Long-term effectiveness of basic body awareness therapy in psychiatric out-patient care. A randomised controlled study. Adv Physiother. 2009;11:2–12.</ref>
 
# the experience dimension, which looks at the the experience of the body
# the movement dimension, which examines the actions and behaviour of the body in movements and activities. <ref>Roxendal G, Winberg A, Dahlström A. Levande människa: basal kroppskännedom för rörelse och vila. Natur och kultur; 2002.</ref>
 
Basic Body Awareness Therapy is a therapeutic method used in the rehabilitation mainly for patients suffering from long-lasting pain and/or psychosomatic/psychiatric conditions (Gard, Citation2005; Gyllensten, Ekdahl, and Hansson, Citation2009; Gyllensten, Hansson, and Ekdahl, Citation2003a; Citation2003b; Malmgren-Olsson, Armelius, and Armelius, Citation2001; Mattsson et al, Citation1998; Roxendal Citation1985). It has been shown that patients through their bodily experiences and reflections can develop a more positive experience of their body and selves (Gyllensten, Hansson, and Ekdahl, Citation2003b; Malmgren-Olsson, Armelius, and Armelius, Citation2001; Mannerkorpi and Gard, Citation2003; Mattsson et al, Citation1998; Sjödahl, Jarnlo, and Persson, Citation
 
2001).


Body awareness therapies aim to normalise and restore posture, breathing, balance, and muscular tension, which are experienced and visible in the movement behavior
Body awareness therapies aim to normalise and restore posture, breathing, balance, and muscular tension, which are experienced and visible in the movement behavior
Citation2005; Gyllensten, Hansson, and Ekdahl, Citation2003a; Löfgren, Citation2006; Malmgren-Olsson, Armelius, and Armelius, Citation2001; Mattsson et al, Citation1998; Roxendal, Citation1985). The meaning of bodily symptoms has to some extent been studied in physiotherapy. This phenomenon can be understood as a dialectic process between being /living in the body and becoming aware of one's lived experiences. The awareness of the body can make it possible to understand the relationship between bodily symtoms and life experiences for patients with musculoskeletal disorders and pain (Rosberg, Citation2000).


== Rehabilitation Professionals Understanding of Body Awareness ==
== Rehabilitation Professionals Understanding of Body Awareness ==

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Body awareness, defined as a treatment directed towards an awareness of how the body is used in terms of body function, behaviour, and interaction with self and others. [1] It is an approach often used within rehabilitation for individuals with persistent or complex pain [2][3] and / or psychosomatic/psychiatric conditions[4][5][6][7] that explores and uses the mind-body-(spirit) connection to develop a more positive experience of the body and selves through reflection of their bodily experiences.[8][9]

Body awareness therapies aim to normalise and restore posture, breathing, balance, and muscular tension, which are experienced and visible in the movement behavior

Rehabilitation Professionals Understanding of Body Awareness[edit | edit source]

Use of Body Awareness in Clinical Practice[edit | edit source]

The importance of body awareness therapy for health has been established for different patient groups (Gard,

As a Whole Body Treatment[edit | edit source]

To Promote Balance and Stability[edit | edit source]

To Teach About the Body and How to Practice Movement[edit | edit source]

To Coach Coping with Pain and Anxiety[edit | edit source]

To interact with the patients in a therapeutic approach[edit | edit source]

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  1. ↑ Gard G, Nyboe L, Gyllensten AL. Clinical reasoning and clinical use of basic body awareness therapy in physiotherapy–a qualitative study?. European Journal of Physiotherapy. 2020 Jan 2;22(1):29-35.
  2. ↑ Gard G. Body awareness therapy for patients with fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Disability and rehabilitation. 2005 Jun 17;27(12):725-8.
  3. ↑ Ferro Moura Franco K, Lenoir D, dos Santos Franco YR, Jandre Reis FJ, Nunes Cabral CM, Meeus M. Prescription of exercises for the treatment of chronic pain along the continuum of nociplastic pain: A systematic review with meta‐analysis. European Journal of Pain. 2021 Jan;25(1):51-70.
  4. ↑ Gyllensten AL, Ekdahl C, Hansson L. Long-term effectiveness of basic body awareness therapy in psychiatric out-patient care. A randomised controlled study. Adv Physiother. 2009;11:2–12.
  5. ↑ Gyllensten AL, Ekdahl C, Hansson L 2009 Long-term effectiveness of Basic Body Awareness Therapy in psychiatric outpatient care. A randomized controlled study. Advances in Physiotherapy 11: 2–12
  6. ↑ Gyllensten AL, Jacobsen LN, Gard G. Clinician perspectives of Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) in mental health physical therapy: An international qualitative study. Journal of Bodywork and movement therapies. 2019 Oct 1;23(4):746-51.
  7. ↑ Solano Lopez AL, Moore S. Dimensions of body-awareness and depressed mood and anxiety. Western journal of nursing research. 2019 Jun;41(6):834-53.
  8. ↑ Mehling W, Wrubel J, Daubenmier J. Body awareness: a phenomenological inquiry into the common ground of mind-body therapies. Philos Ethics Humanit Med. 2011;6:6.
  9. ↑ Gyllensten AL, Hansson L, Ekdahl C 2003a Patient experiences of basic body awareness therapy and the relationship with the physiotherapist. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 7: 173–183
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