Additional Podcasts, Videos, and Blogs

Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – Episode 7, Part 1: Wendy Romney Mary Claire Hemmer: OPTIMAL Theory of Motor Learning

Dr. Romney and DPT student Hemmer discuss the evidence-based motivational and attentional factors involved in motor learning using the OPTIMAL Theory

Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy – Episode 7, Part 2: Wendy Romney and Mary Claire Hemmer: OPTIMAL Theory in Practice

Dr. Romney and DPT student Hemmer discuss a case-example of applying OPTIMAL theory in clinical practice for an individual post-stroke. 

PSIA-AASI (Professional Ski Instructors of America & American Association of Snowboard Instructors) First Chair Podcast: Horst Abraham and Josh Fogg Chat About OPTIMAL Learning, June 14, 2022.

Carolyn Dolan — Soaring Life Radio (Podcast #26): OPTIMAL Motor Learning in Rehabilitation

Dance Well Podcast — Episode 77: Attention and Focus with Clare Guss-West

Clare Guss-West talks about research on attentional focus and explains the many ways in which an external focus can enhance dance performance.

5.6.7.EIGHT Podcast — Episode 123: Improve Your Dance by Mastering Your Mind with Clare Guss-West

Brooks Klein, Omnus Athletic Performance: The OPTIMAL Theory of Motor Learning: A Better Way to Teach Movement

John Kessel, USA Volleyball: A Major Change in My Feedback