by David Nicholls | Nov 29, 2023 | Environmental Philosophies, Environmental Physiotherapy
Given that the word therapy makes up half of our profession’s name, you might think physiotherapists would have developed a thorough understanding of the concept. But this is not the case. In fact, within the physiotherapy literature, there has been almost no...
by David Nicholls | Sep 2, 2022 | Environmental Philosophies, Environmental Physiotherapy
Here’s a question to ponder: When you think about the physical therapies — touch, movement, exercise, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, and so on — do you naturally think about one human doing something to or for another? If you do, you’re not alone, because almost the...
by David Nicholls | Aug 31, 2021 | Environmental Philosophies, Environmental Physiotherapy, Planetary Health
During the brilliant August EPT Agenda 2023 participating institutions meeting organised by Filip and bringing five invited speakers together to talk about the integration of planetary health, environmental and sustainability perspectives into occupational therapy,...
by David Nicholls | Jan 31, 2020 | Environmental Philosophies
“The ploughing’s done. The seed is spread. The weather is reminding me that, rain or shine, the earth abides, the land endures, the soil will persevere forever and a day. Its smell is pungent and high-seasoned. This is happiness.” Jim Crace, The...
by David Nicholls | Nov 28, 2019 | Clinical Practice, Environmental Philosophies
As a physio, I’ve always been drawn to lung disease, or perhaps it would be more accurate to say I’m drawn to people who are suffering with lung diseases. But then that’s not exactly right either, because I’m really fascinated by how the lungs work (did you know that...
