Bio-Energetic System Therapy

Bio-energetic stretching can be manual passive and self-stretching, dynamic longitudinal, diagonal, rotational and therapist-assisted somersault (Zuev’s rolling) in horizontal and vertical position. Stretching is effective in overcoming limitations of movements such as those caused by spasticity in cerebral palsy. The goal of stretching is the elongation of soft tissue in order to cause relaxation, to reduce psycho-emotional tension, and to increase full range of motion and flexibility.
Bio-energetic stretching is performed gradually, starting from the distal regions (hands and feet) and approaching the proximal (spine). Stretching of the feet and legs has effect on the lumbar portion of the spine, while stretching of the hands and arms influences the thoracic region. Only after the legs and arms have been stretched separately stretching of the whole spine can be proceeded by simultaneous stretching from the hands and feet. The most effective is to do the stretching while lifting the child into the air by his or her hands and feet, which increases the elongation. It is mandatory and important to keep the hands, arms, feet, legs, and spine of the child in horizontal plane.
If stretching is carried out properly a wonderful feeling of lightness and freedom complete with full relaxation can be achieved. The correct performance of stretching from the hands causes the excellent elongation of all links of the special kinematical chain (hand – elbow – shoulder – spine – hip – knee – foot). Stretching from the feet makes the same chain work but in the opposite direction (foot – knee – hip – spine – shoulder – elbow – hand).
Bio-energetic stretching complemented by suggestion sends positive information to the brain through the pathways for pressure and simple (crude) tactile sensations; for proprioception, fine (discriminatory) touch and vibratory sense from the extremities and trunk. This technique creates the possibility to facilitate the circulation and to enhance the child’s overall healing by activating the intrinsic restorative capacity of organism.
Stereometric massage is the transformation of the flat (plane) geometric figures on the human body into the stereometric structures by creating a high intensity bio-energetic field in the area of impact. Stereometric massage is carried out for therapeutic-diagnostic purposes by drawing the geometric figures on the body.
This technique uses both the physical contact and non-contact methods that involve the whole body energy system. There are three principal variations of stereometric massage: face stereometric massage, body stereometric massage, and stereometric auriculotherapy (ear stereometric massage). The hands-on manipulations used in stereometric massage are not limited to classical massage techniques like gliding and friction. They also include alternative modalities such as therapeutic touch, acupressure, reflexology, and polarity therapy. The primary objective of stereometric massage is to provide a comforting, trustworthy connection between the patient and the practitioner that allows the powerful healing mechanisms of the body to function.
By incorporating the suggestion-therapeutic method we help the patient find the center and see the color of the drawn circle. When the energy flow is out of balance in the body the patient finds the center of the circle in the wrong place and experiences physical illness. Stereometric massage detects energy imbalance in the body and brings it back into balance or homeostasis. Each chakra (energy center), organ, system, and medium of the human organism has its own color. Colors are located in the order of their respective wavelengths from the bottom to the top, from the genitals to the stomach, the heart and the brain. Each color provides information needed for the proper treatment and diagnostics. For instance: red represents activities and emotions, while black signifies death and collapse, orange reflects healing, grey demonstrates apathy, and blue color manifests harmony.
Stereometric massage creates bio-correction of the bio-energetic field allowing for regulation and harmonization of energy flow.
This method helps to improve child’s overall health through energy and motivation by making the patient a partner in his healing process. It releases muscular tension along with mental and emotional restrictions and restores circulation.
BEPE (Bio-Energetic Pain Effect) massage is a type of neuromuscular therapy enhanced with acupressure, reflexology and polarity therapy. In addition it involves the use of suggestion- therapeutic effect. The main features of this technique are the mobilization of the body’s own resources and the active involvement of the patient in a healing process. The first rule of BEPE: the patient must not be passive!
BEPE is performed impulsively by gliding strokes and pressure applied to hypersensitive trigger points. The depth of the pressure is determined by the tolerance of the child. In some way this treatment method is a shock therapy which generates neuromuscular activity. BEPE stimulus lasts about a second. Pain causes involuntary motor response and protective posturing. Under BEPE, unlike the other pain therapies, the patient reacts to pain by moving or rotating voluntarily not from pain but towards pain. BEPE is usually no more than 3% of the full massage session.
BEPE allows the patient to achieve different postures resembling yoga poses, such as the twisted pose, Muslim pose, coachman pose, and scorpion pose, without straining or initiating protective reflexes. When the right posture is achieved the stimulation of the trigger point is stopped. The proprioceptive information created during the positioning resets some physiological reflex circuits that help the body adequately react to some stimulus or situation, resulting ultimately in the reduced muscle tension. On the other hand, by using BEPE, we enter certain bio-energetic zone of the patient, influencing the corresponding chakra, and consequently through that chakra address the whole energy system, increasing the capacity of the bio-energetic field.
As part of the restorative and balancing treatment, we also offer another powerful treatment modality – Dynamic ElectroNeuroStimulation or electrodynamic reflexotherapy or DENS-therapy. This is a modern, highly effective method of recuperating previously injured, perverted, and impaired body functions. DENS-therapy is conducted by using DENAS (Dualdiapason ElectroNeuroAdaptable Stimulator) which helps recover the autonomic nervous system regulatory ability to dilate blood vessels, increase cardiac output, and improve the circulation of the blood and lymph.
Using brief impulses of electric current, we stimulate certain active reflex zones, gradually reducing spasticity down to its complete elimination, correcting incoordination of movements and asymmetric use of extremities. The beneficial effects of DENS-therapy are the following: analgetic, antiinflammatory, antiedematous, antiallergic, antispasmodic, and antifebrile. It also works as a muscle relaxant and antistressor.
DENS-therapy is practically safe. Unlike the other electrostimulators DENAS devices form a reverse biological connection and produce a dynamic neuro-like impulse. This impulse, perceived as a natural physiological signal, restores broken links between three regulatory systems of the body (nervous, endocrine, and immune), and different organs and tissues. Rebuilding the adaptable mechanisms of the organism allows for self-regulation of homeostasis and harmonization of energy flow. DENS-therapy can be safely combined with the other Astra treatment methods.
We do not use orthotics, correction suits, treadmills, lever devices, cycling devices, vibroextensors or any other correcting equipment. Instead, we use BEST as our primary technique to accelerate the child's psycho-motor development and harmonize his or her sensory system. Performing bio-energetic stretching or stimulating hyperirritable trigger points through BEPE, or conducting stereometric massage, or applying DENS-therapy we make the child work hard, thus actively involving him in the healing process. Astra's approach promotes bio-correction of the bio-energetic field and imparts a sense of physical and mental balance, thus creating an environment in which the self-healing powers of the child can strengthen and function successfully.