Resetting your Physical Baseline – A Brain-Based Approach
by Annette Verpillot, DO, and Jason Shea, MS, CSCS, TSAC-F
TSAC Report
July 2025
Vol 76, Issue 1
This article aims to understand the role the brain plays in regulating the sensory feedback system and its impact on how effectively the body combats gravity.
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