Alexander Technique teachers can help you improve your golf swing or tennis stroke, or teach you to express yourself through your instrument more musically. In the process, they may relieve problems that are often caused by poor coordination such as chronic joint and muscle pain, tendonitis, arthritis, breathing and movement difficulties, performance anxiety and stress. By applying the skills they learn during their lessons, students are able to prevent injury, manage stress more effectively, improve posture, balance, and coordination, and maintain mobility throughout their lives. There have been scientific studies demonstrating the beneficial effect of the Alexander Technique on vocal quality, respiratory functioning and functional reach, with results published in Psychological Review, Journal of Psychology, Chest, and the Journal of Gerontology. In a clinical trial currently under way in England, preliminary results indicate that motor patterns in Parkinson' s patients are significantly improved after a course of lessons.
Certified teachers undergo three years of rigorous training at a school approved by the society.
If you have pain or injuries, you should be seen by a doctor first. The AT is not a substitute for medical examination and treatment. It can be an important adjunct to rehabilitation regimens. The Alternative Medicine Directory is owned by the Worldwide Health Center, Inc., and is supported by sponsors and advertisers. The goal of the Directory is to disseminate Natural Medicine knowledge and services to all who are interested.