The symbiosis of sensory and motor skills
Sensorimotor skills consist of two important components: sensory skills and motor skills. The central nervous system is stimulated via the brain and spinal cord in order to be able to pass on information. This must be brought into harmony with motor skills, i.e. movement and muscle strain. Equilibrium, body balance, strain and muscle tension are trained and built up in this way. In the case of poor posture, misalignment after operations, accidents and illnesses, sensorimotor training is the best way to get back into shape. The components of sensory skills
Sensory perception encompasses a variety of sensory perceptions, including:
- Visual perception : The eyes provide important information about the environment, such as distances, movements and obstacles.
- Proprioception : This “deep sensitivity” refers to the perception of the position and movement of one’s own body parts in space, mediated by receptors in muscles, joints and tendons.
- Vestibular system : This system in the inner ear is responsible for balance and spatial orientation.
- Tactile sense : The skin provides information about pressure, temperature and pain via touch receptors.
The components of motor skills
Motor skills can be divided into two main categories:
- Gross Motor Skills : Refers to large, general movements such as walking, running, jumping, and lifting. These movements require the coordination of large muscle groups.
- Fine motor skills : Includes more precise movements that require a high degree of accuracy and dexterity, such as writing, grasping and manipulating small objects. This mainly involves the small muscle groups.
