Does polyvagal theory have any application in general practice?

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Does polyvagal theory have any application in general practice?

14 September 2022

By Suzanne Henwood and Bruce Arroll

Wednesday 14 September 2022, 12:35 AM

Chris felt like he dropped very far and very fast down a fireman’s pole into a sense of hopelessness [Image: Raimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0]

This article looks at polyvagal theory and how it can help patients presenting to primary care with physical symptoms relating to stress

Key points, Polyvagal theory is organised around a hierarchical “autonomic ladder” with three discrete levels: ventral vagal, sympathetic and dorsal vagal. A co, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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