We all want to believe
that what is being done in our health care world is correct and for
the right reasons. It is an issue of trust. For years, there has
been a relative reverence for the ro
Sunday, 07 December 2008
...lief systems in the face of good scientific evidence is the primary limiting factor in the advancement of both health care and coaching, as well as human performance and injury prevention" (excer...
Sunday, 30 November 2008
...ll, the literature is very clear on one thing - stretching
(as it is performed by most athletes, coaches, and health care
practitioners) does not actually make the muscle longer. What it does
do - ...
Monday, 27 October 2008
...ence to support their diagnostic and treatment interventions.
It's a phrase that is in vogue in the health care world. The concept certainly makes sense. Good research ... good data ... goo...
Tuesday, 01 July 2008
The world of health and health care has become a turf war - and a rather aggressive one at that. It's a significant problem on many levels - some more obvious than others. After you've been a part of
Sunday, 15 June 2008
...daily, if not moment to moment. We have belief systems about everything - religion, politics, the war in Iraq, health care .
Take religion as an example. Is there one world religion that promotes ...
Friday, 29 February 2008
...le to imagine.
In the not-so-distant past, we've also been told by our leaders that the cost of universal health care is prohibitive. As a matter of fact, we're one of the few (if not the only co...
Sunday, 27 January 2008
...h and every community member.
5. Define new standards in outcomes-based self-care and commitment to systemic health care reform such that it reflects these core premises.
A new year is upon us ...
Tuesday, 01 January 2008
It's time to give health care back to the people.
"Power to the people". You'd have to go back a few years to witness the cultural significance of this phrase. In the '60's, it was a ra
Tuesday, 18 December 2007
...he practitioner nor the insurance company.
Hopefully this will add another step towards being an informed health care consumer - and getting back to your sport activity optimally and safely.
...
Thursday, 30 August 2007
...ilable regarding training and injury rehabilitation, I am amazed at how many runners are still fed up with the health care system. I would go so far as to say that the currently accepted community sta...
Sunday, 19 August 2007
...be a landmark day in the (R)evolution In Health.
As a physical therapist for 19 years, I have watched the health care system and the perception of "health" in this country erode steadil...
Monday, 13 August 2007
I recently found myself on the "client" side of the health care equation. I was on vacation - Canada to be exact - visiting my family and looking forward to some rest and relaxation. It woul
Tuesday, 31 July 2007
In today's world, the paradigm of health care is based around "going to see a provider for care". Yes, there are certainly instances and circumstances in which this is a necessary scenario.
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
...ially as an actively sought goal" (3).
What I have come to experience as "wellness" in the health care world simply doesn't match these definitions. Frankly, this is a word that ha...
Wednesday, 27 June 2007
...y Association have to say about all of this?
"Allowing individuals to make decisions regarding their health care is good policy. Individuals in eight states are prohibited by state law from ...
Friday, 15 June 2007
...it here as I truly believe that these principles are not only appropriate for the student, but for any and all health care clinicians - physical therapist, chiropractor, physician, and many more.
...
Wednesday, 23 May 2007
...discussion, and perhaps even social revolt. It seems like there is a political slant to everything these days. Health care and fitness ... aren't any different. There is always a lobbyist pushing for ...
Wednesday, 25 April 2007
...the world of health to foster competent self care?
Yes, there is a need for health "care" - and health care providers. That will always be the case. But examine the medical problems fac...
Tuesday, 17 April 2007
...And it needs to start ... here ... and now.
Let's face it - as it stands right now, the current system of health care , injury prevention, and health promotion - faces some tremendous problems. Fr...
Monday, 26 March 2007
There seems to be a growing aversion to the medical system in recent times. Why are people so hesitant and apprehensive about accessing medical care for anything other than chronic or life-threatenin
Monday, 12 March 2007
...thopedics - but has yet to fully realize it's true and broad-ranging potential and impact on the world of both health care - and wellness.
I look forward to watching it evolve ... further further...
Tuesday, 27 February 2007
...d go, and I have watched some things remain (curiously) stagnant. Buzzwords are here and gone, and the cost of health care is skyrocketing nonetheless.
So here's an idea I was pondering recently....
Tuesday, 20 February 2007
The talk of the town (in Anytown, USA) is "Evidence-Based Medicine". If you're in the health professions, I am sure you've become familiar with the phrase. The same holds for those in healt
Wednesday, 07 February 2007
... medical and insurance worlds both claim that health promotion and "wellness" are the key to cutting health care costs and fostering an overall improvement in the health and well-being of ou...
Wednesday, 27 December 2006
Smart Sport International (SSI) is, in the broadest sense, a seamless integration between health care and human performance. The mission of SSI is to provide a seamless integration of sports science s
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
...ovided by a medical professional. SHOULD YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION, PROMPTLY SEE YOUR OWN MEDICAL DOCTOR OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it ...
Wednesday, 21 March 2007
Smart Sport International (SSI) is, in the broadest sense, a seamless integration between health care and human performance. The mission of SSI is to provide a seamless integration of sports science s
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
...ovided by a medical professional. SHOULD YOU HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION, PROMPTLY SEE YOUR OWN MEDICAL DOCTOR OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it ...
Wednesday, 21 March 2007
...h and every community member.
5. Define new standards in outcomes-based self-care and commitment to systemic health care reform such that it reflects these core premises.
These principles are a...
