31. A Conspiracy Of Silence - Part I: Training
(Blog/Professional Issues)

  "The inability to challenge our belief systems in the face of good scientific evidence is the primary limiting factor in the advancement of both health care and coaching, as well a

32. Stretching The Truth
(Blog/Clinical Insights)

It's finally cooling off in Austin. With cooler weather comes the start of all the marathon training programs in preparation for the Austin Marathon in February. And with cool fall weather and marat

33. 2008 McKenzie Conference Of The Americas - Review
(Blog/Professional Issues)

At the end of July, I attended the McKenzie Conference of the Americas in Orlando, Florida. Though Orlando doesn't rate very highly on my short list of conference locales, the conference itself was

34. The "Aha" Moment
(Blog/Thoughts From The Edge)

Another athlete got caught cheating today. Another cyclist at the Tour de France - make that three for 2008's edition and we're barely through the Pyrennes. Is anyone surprised?   Now before

35. Noise
(Blog/Thoughts From The Edge)

...e're doing is creating more noise.   I would propose that our primary daily task - in our personal and professional lives - should be to remove or diminish the noise from our world. Noise lim...

36. Recovery: The Forgotten Training Tool
(Blog/Coaching Insights)

It seems that everyone is searching for the "magic workout", the key(s) to training success. If you look at any number of magazines on the market these days, the predominant themes are along

37. The Forgotten Role
(Blog/Education)

...pecially as it relates to school! But what I've found throughout various levels of education - public, private, professional, and otherwise, is that there is one "old school" property that h...

38. Eight Ways To Ruin A Marathon
(Blog/Coaching Insights)

I have probably heard all of the stories of marathon PRs lost, the tales of woe and angst of training seemingly gone awry on any given Sunday. With a sly grin and an optimistic view, I've found just a

39. Who's Power Is It Anyways?
(Blog/Professional Issues)

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

40. Running On The Moon
(Blog/Clinical Insights)

It's become a popular rehab activities for runners. It's name: aqua jogging. Some use it as a means of "cross-training". Articles rave about it. Aqua jogging - otherwise known as "

41. Running Injuries - Part 3
(Blog/Clinical Insights)

The best option with regards to running injuries is to simply not get one in the first place. Unfortunately, if you take the data compiled by Runner's World magazine, 60% of runners will sustain an in

42. Running Injuries - Part 2
(Blog/Clinical Insights)

I would suspect that if you read Part 1 of this series, you've probably been left with many questions. Perhaps there are some points that are counter to what you believe to be true - or what you've be

43. Running Injuries - Part 1
(Blog/Clinical Insights)

It's that time of year again. Fall will soon be here (hard as that is to imagine when it's 100 degrees outside) and training programs for the AT&T Marathon and Half Marathon in Austin will be star

44. Competent Self Care
(Blog/Self Care)

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.

45. Direct Talk - About Direct Access
(Blog/Professional Issues)

...ss another health care provider refers them to a physical therapist. "Patient access without the current professional practice restrictions regarding referral is about individual choice in heal...

46. Clinical Practice Top 13 - Part II
(Blog/Education)

Seven down, and six to go. No further waiting ... let's get on with number 8 ... 8. Principles And Practices - Stephen Covey, in his "Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People", discusses

47. What Would Hippocrates Say?
(Blog/Thoughts From The Edge)

"First, do no harm - Second, revere the healing powers of nature" The phrase above has historically been attributed to Hippocrates, the 'Father of Medicine' who is credited with revol

48. The Politics Of Self Care
(Blog/Self Care)

...ystem (and I use this phrase loosely), then we'd have to admit some deep-seated issues and incongruities in our professional lives.Self-care means spending time with patients, listening to them, educa...

49. Health Mentors
(Blog/Thoughts From The Edge)

A "mentor" is defined as "a wise and trusted guide and advisor". Perhaps this sounds like a crazy idea - but if we have sports coaches and life coaches, what about health coaches?

50. Specific Adaptation To Imposed Demands
(Blog/Thoughts From The Edge)

I was originally exposed to the concept of the SAID Principle, or "Specific Adaptations To Imposed Demands", via exercise physiology. From a cellular perspective, this simply means that the

51. Heavyweight Championship
(Blog/Clinical Insights)

It's like the heavyweight championship of the orthopaedic physio world ... and I can just hear the ring announcer now ... "In this corner, wearing the white trunks ... from various authori

52. The Revolution Starts ... Now
(Blog/Thoughts From The Edge)

A revolution in the world of health ... is needed. 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 he

53. Limiters Of Performance
(Blog/Coaching Insights)

The debate over limitations in human performance has been waged for decades. In the endurance sports world, the commonly-held perception is that the cardiovascular system is the primary limiting fact

54. Roadblocks To Care
(Blog/Self Care)

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

55. The Tarnished Ivory Tower
(Blog/Education)

...learning tool. As a teacher, I'm there to mentor, not to hold your hand. If you've accepted responsibility as a professional (or professional to be, or at any other level), then you accept the task at...

56. Terms And Conditions Of Use
(Static Content)

...(“Content”) are for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute for a medic...

57. Professional Issues
(Category List)