Filip Maric will be talking about The fundamental violence of physiotherapy Here are the times for the session in your local region The session is free to join, just use this link at the time shown above: https://aut.zoom.us/j/622770935 Abstract This online session builds on the eponymous article and will discuss ‘The fundamental violence of physiotherapy: Emmanuel Levinas’s critique of ontology and its implications for physiotherapy theory and practice’ (Maric & Nicholls, in review). Ontology and epistemology are generally thought to be the fundamental building blocks of any theory and practice. Levinas’s critique acutely highlights a significant problem that underpins both … [Read more...] about The 7th and final Critical Physiotherapy Course of the year is THIS WEEK
CPN Digest #48
Something for the weekend: A qualitative research synthesis exploring professional touch in healthcare Disabled But Not Really The problem of mindfulness Learning How to Write Successfully from Academic Writers Artificial intelligence and machine learning in clinical development “The best jobs of the future will be those that don't exist today” People are losing trust in health researchers The problem with TED Talks The history of the bicycle A qualitative research synthesis exploring professional touch in healthcare practice Children, Tuberculosis, and the Toronto Sanatorium Posthuman knowledge The Politics of Health: 2020 International Health Humanities Consortium … [Read more...] about CPN Digest #48
Launching the NEW Environmental Physiotherapy Association
Physiotherapy has needed an international association dedicated to the environment for some time, and not only because we now have social media that allows us to connect across the globe, but because life on our planet is imperilled. The climate crisis now facing us is beyond doubt, and everyone - especially those with the kinds of social capital held by physiotherapists - has a responsibility to act. Physiotherapy has always been a ‘low carbon’ profession, and the environment has always been a part of our work, but it has never been celebrated overtly before, or thought of as a place where our work can make a significant impact. We hope that is about to change. Last month Filip … [Read more...] about Launching the NEW Environmental Physiotherapy Association
