The inter-relationship of sensory stimulation, cognition and movement is an area of aging & wellness that is often overlooked.
Despite this, research has shown that decreased sensory awareness both internally and externally often precedes cognitive decline in adults. This decreasing sensory perception is referred to as body awareness or body literacy.
A great example of how sensory and cognition are linked in movement has to do with our ability to dual task - or essentially do 2 things at the same time. One subconscious (movement) and the other conscious (decision making).
The inability to maintain a conversation while walking is a marker for future falls in older adults, or observing people walking while they perform a secondary task ("dual-task paradigm") has become the accepted way to assess the interaction between cognition, gait, and risk of falling.
At Naboso we use our textured insole as a means to enhance body awareness
#fromthegroundup to support the subconscious move...