In this episode, Dr. Michael Powers dives into motor learning. He highlights the differences between declarative and procedural learning, including the importance of retrieval practice for declarative learning. He discusses motor learning theories not as abstract concepts, but as tools for clinicians to utilize in establishing evidence-based practice approaches to optimize patient outcomes. Expect multiple clinical pearls you can immediately apply in clinical practice!

Show References

• Uncommon sense Teaching: Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn by Barbara Oakley, Beth Rogowsky, and Terrence Sejowski
• The New Science of Learning: How to Learn in Harmony With Your Brain by Terry Doyle, Todd Zakrajsek, and Kathleen Gabriel
• Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice by Anne Shumway Cook, Marjorie Woollacott, Jaya Rachwani, and Victor Santamaria
• Optimizing Performance Through Intrinsic Motivation and Attention for Learning: The OPTIMAL Theory of Motor Learning by Gabriele Wulf and Rebecca Lewthwaite

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