Research evidence

Although, as yet, no formal research has been done with the Feldenkrais® Method and spinal cord injury, there is plenty of evidence of the effectiveness of the method with other conditions. Research with people with multiple sclerosis, pain, and stroke and with the able-bodied has provided evidence of the following benefits:

improved body awareness
improved mobility
improved stability
improved coordination and ease of movement
improved posture
improved balance confidence
decreased pain
improved mood
improved breathing
improved well-being and quality of life
reduced fatigue
improved sleep
reduced anxiety and stress
improved self efficacy and health locus of control
improved self image
decreased medical costs
greater recruitment of the affected part of the motor cortex (stroke)