--- title: Knowledge Matters by BODiWORKS Institute (3) description: Integrative health topics (3) --- # Knowledge Matters Tags - All tags Authors - All authors - Ana Ferreira BSc. (RKin), Kinesiologist - Arvind Jandu - Cathy O'Leary OT REG (ONT) - Christian Ying Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, BODiWORKS Institute - Corey Evans, Executive Director BODiWORKS Institute - Corey Evans, Executive Director, Founder AGP & AMD - Danny Monck BA(Kin), RKin - Kim Banting, Holistic Nutritional Consultant, BODiWORKS Institute - Krista Znebel, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and the BODiWORKS Team - the BODiWORKS Institute team ** [ ![Autism and Consistency - simple success framework](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1239.jpg?width=580&name=IMG_1239.jpg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/autism-and-consistency-simple-success-framework) **Feb 7, 2024 1:09:14 PM ## [Autism and Consistency - simple success framework](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/autism-and-consistency-simple-success-framework) by the BODiWORKS Institute team [ ![7 Remarkable Effects of Using the ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/Vertical%20with%20a%20disabled%20man%20with%20crutches-1.jpeg?width=580&name=Vertical%20with%20a%20disabled%20man%20with%20crutches-1.jpeg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/amazing-device-helps-persons-with-disabilities-0) **Jan 10, 2024 2:43:28 PM ## [7 Remarkable Effects of Using the "Exer-rest" device. A 12 year review](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/amazing-device-helps-persons-with-disabilities-0) ***What is a person “to do” while living with a disability that keeps them from standing or walking? OR what about an autoimmune disease that causes pain?  OR a neurological disorder that prevents their body from feeling relaxed or stretched?*** by the BODiWORKS Institute team [ ![The Mood Boosting Effects of Prescribed Exercise](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Portrait%20of%20happy%20men%20and%20women%20on%20fitness%20balls%20exercising%20with%20resistance%20bands%20in%20gym%20class.jpeg?width=580&name=Portrait%20of%20happy%20men%20and%20women%20on%20fitness%20balls%20exercising%20with%20resistance%20bands%20in%20gym%20class.jpeg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/the-mood-boosting-effects-of-prescribed-exercise) **Nov 17, 2023 3:34:19 PM ## [The Mood Boosting Effects of Prescribed Exercise](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/the-mood-boosting-effects-of-prescribed-exercise) Regular, [prescribed (for you only) exercise](https://www.bodiworksinstitute.com/prescribed-movement) improves mood, effectively treating depression and anxiety. by the BODiWORKS Institute team [ ![Everyday Balance and Aging](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/balance%20wheelbarrow%20funny-1.jpg?width=580&name=balance%20wheelbarrow%20funny-1.jpg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/everyday-balance-and-aging) **Aug 7, 2023 5:25:12 PM ## [Everyday Balance and Aging](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/everyday-balance-and-aging) Everyday Balance – Part One by the BODiWORKS Institute team [ ![It's all in the LEGS](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/senior%20barbell.jpg?width=580&name=senior%20barbell.jpg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/its-all-in-the-legs) **Jun 8, 2023 5:13:25 PM ## [It's all in the LEGS](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/its-all-in-the-legs) Many of us know that the effects of aging can cause a reduction in muscles mass. This can translate into postural changes that effect our balance and ability to have strength. by the BODiWORKS Institute team [ ![Real hope & understanding for Senior's Vitality](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Elder%20woman%20reading%20a%20book%20at%20home%20and%20smiling.jpeg?width=580&name=Elder%20woman%20reading%20a%20book%20at%20home%20and%20smiling.jpeg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/real-hope-understanding-for-seniors-vitality) **Mar 21, 2023 4:29:42 PM ## [Real hope & understanding for Senior's Vitality](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/real-hope-understanding-for-seniors-vitality) Ever wonder why for some, being a senior seems like a perpetual cycle of the same sort of thinking and avoidance?  It would feel better to be confident and able, no matter what your capabilities are, right? by Corey Evans, Executive Director BODiWORKS Institute [ ![Reducing Social Content for greater Improvements](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Portrait%20of%20child%20sitting%20in%20living%20room%20with%20Teddy%20bear.jpeg?width=580&name=Portrait%20of%20child%20sitting%20in%20living%20room%20with%20Teddy%20bear.jpeg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/reducing-social-content-for-greater-improvements) **Mar 20, 2023 4:52:58 PM ## [Reducing Social Content for greater Improvements](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/reducing-social-content-for-greater-improvements) *Reducing social content is key to improvements in physical skills and emotional state for most with neurodevelopmental challenges, particularly Autism.* by the BODiWORKS Institute team [ ![Osteopathic treatment for Special Needs](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/osteo%203-1.jpg?width=580&name=osteo%203-1.jpg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/osteopathic-treatment-for-special-needs) **Mar 17, 2023 8:18:04 PM ## [Osteopathic treatment for Special Needs](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/osteopathic-treatment-for-special-needs) Its no secret that children and adults with special needs require lots of support for physical, intellectual, emotional, social, language and behavioural development. The Ontario government suggests this support is necessary on their website (in reference below). by Christian Ying Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, BODiWORKS Institute [ ![5 Improvements that are possible for Special Needs](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Boy%20holding%20colorful%20balloons%20-%20isolated%20over%20a%20white%20background.jpeg?width=580&name=Boy%20holding%20colorful%20balloons%20-%20isolated%20over%20a%20white%20background.jpeg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/5-possible-improvements-for-special-needs) **Feb 8, 2023 3:43:01 PM ## [5 Improvements that are possible for Special Needs](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/5-possible-improvements-for-special-needs) ***Have you ever wondered how much positive effect exercise will have on your special needs child? *** by the BODiWORKS Institute team [ ![Key tips to make any Golfer better](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Happy%20group%20of%20golf%20players%20outdoors%20and%20smiling.jpeg?width=580&name=Happy%20group%20of%20golf%20players%20outdoors%20and%20smiling.jpeg) ](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/key-tips-to-make-any-golfer-better) **Feb 8, 2023 3:19:33 PM ## [Key tips to make any Golfer better](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/key-tips-to-make-any-golfer-better) *One of the biggest misconceptions in the sporting world is that golf is not a physically demanding sport. Yet it’s a sport that requires strength, flexibility, and power to have good performance and, more importantly, avoid injury. * by Ana Ferreira BSc. (RKin), Kinesiologist - [**](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/page/2) - [1](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog) - [2](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/page/2) - 3 - [4](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/page/4) - [5](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/page/5) - [6](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/page/6) - [7](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/page/7) - [**](https://blog.bodiworksinstitute.com/blog/page/4) ### Subscribe today For weekly special offers and new updates!