More than Milestones
More than Milestones
Kaitlin Rickerd
42. Beyond Stretching and Exercises: How the Nervous System Impacts Pain, Movement & Your Child's Development with Taylor Kruse
41 minutes Posted Jul 7, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Introduction: Meet Taylor Kruse, Co-Founder of Kruse Elite
What Is Applied Neurology? Taylor's Background and Journey
Applied Kinesiology vs. Applied Neuroscience Explained
Understanding Sensory Inputs and Movement Outputs
Real-World Example: Low Back Pain, Hamstrings & the Vestibular System
Do Movement Professionals Push Back on This Approach?
The History of Applied Neurology and Functional Neurology
How Applied Neurology Intersects With Traditional Therapy
Why Root-Cause Thinking Is the Future of Healthcare
What Does the Research Say About Applied Kinesiology?
Debunking the "Nervous System Hack" Myth
Applying This Work to Pediatric Populations
How to Find a Qualified Applied Neurology Provider
Where to Find Taylor Kruse and Kruse Elite
Closing Thoughts
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I am so excited to share this conversation with you 🎙️ I sat down with Taylor Kruse, co-founder of Kruse Elite and a strength and mobility coach specializing in applied neurology, and honestly, this episode opened my eyes in ways I wasn't expecting, even as a physical therapist myself. We break down why so many pain and movement issues actually start in the nervous system, not the muscle or joint we tend to blame. Taylor walks me through the difference between "inputs" (the sensory informatio...