by Noriko Yamaguchi | Jan 6, 2023 | Environmental Justice, Environmental Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy Education, Planetary Health
I recently chatted with a colleague about books that have changed our lives (1). It was literally a 2-minute conversation, but the idea of the impact of books still lingers in my mind. Counterintuitively, the readings that have had the most positive impact on my...
by Erin Keough | Dec 5, 2022 | Environmental Justice, Environmental Physiotherapy, Planetary Health, SDGs
The United Nations (UN) declared access to clean and healthy environments a universal human right in July 2022. This historic decision was voted in favour by 161 countries. But what exactly does this mean? And how does this apply to health care and rehabilitation?...
by Madelyn Yoo | Sep 20, 2022 | Occupational Therapy, Planetary Health, Transdisciplinarity
The Occupational Therapists for Environmental Action (OTEA) is an American network of occupational therapy (OT) practitioners, researchers, educators, and students advocating for the profession to address climate change. Occupations are everyday activities that...
by Emily Angst | Jul 20, 2022 | Environmental Physiotherapy, Events, Planetary Health, SDGs, Students in EPT
„Irritieren und Inspirieren“ war gemeinsam mit dem Health For Future (H4F) – Slogan „Gesundheit braucht Klimaschutz“ unser Motto. Unser Ziel war, Menschen durch Bewusstseinsschaffung für die Auswirkungen der Klimakrise auf unsere Gesundheit zu sensibilisieren...
by Sarah Schwab | May 23, 2022 | Environmental Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy Education, Planetary Health
Humans are intrinsically and dynamically tied to the environment. Not only do we shape the environment that we inhabit, but the environment also shapes our behaviours. Of particular relevance to physiotherapists, the environment influences human motor behaviour. J.J....
by Lauren Pike | Apr 18, 2022 | Active Transport, Greenspace Exposure, Planetary Health, SDGs, Students in EPT
In their final year of training, undergraduate physiotherapy students at the University of South Australia develop their skills and knowledge in health promotion through experiential learning. The students apply concepts and theory of health promotion to a project...
