MOVING EARTH
The Environmental Physiotherapy Association Blog features regular news, events and ideas on all things Environmental Physiotherapy.
The contributions presented in this blog do not necessarily represent the opinions and values of the Environmental Physiotherapy Association as such. Rather, they represent the thoughts and work of contributing authors and through these, an open and ongoing discussion of what an environmentally aware and responsible is, could and should be.
Please use our contact form if you are interested in contributing to Moving Earth: The Environmental Physiotherapy Association Blog. Contributions in any language and any format on all potentially related topics welcome! Please see our contribution guidelines at the bottom of this page. We appreciate your help in developing and advancing an environmentally aware and responsible physiotherapy profession across research, education and clinical practice.
Fluctuating Barometric Pressure – A Cause for Increase in Arthritic Pain?
How often have you heard a patient say, “This weather… oh, my arthritic knees”! Some patients say that with such conviction, but is there a...
Are Forestry Methods Relevant for Physiotherapists?
Many physiotherapists recommend that their patients actively use nature to aid in recovery. It is important to engage in primary prevention and...
Celebrating the achievements of the Environmental Physiotherapy Association
In August 2019 the Environmental Physiotherapy Association was launched. In the last 5 years the Association has made huge progress in highlighting...
Shaping up our neighbourhoods: How physiotherapists positively contribute to design healthier communities
Physical activity is a vital component of successful health promotion. Yet, Public Health England (2016) reported that the UK population is 20% less...
The Healing Power of House Plants in Physiotherapy Clinics
In physiotherapy, where the focus is on the patient’s pain, and restoring optimal function, there is a tendency for a myopic view of rehabilitation....
¿Por qué la fisioterapia medioambiental? ¿Por qué la fisioterapia? ¿Por qué yo? (Parte II)
Decíamos anteriormente ¿Por qué yo? ¿Por qué tú? Tal vez debamos iniciar esta reflexión desprendiéndonos del nombre propio. Pero ya regresaremos a...
One step at a time: Environmental PT through the lens of a developing country
The healthcare industry must promptly recognize its environmental impact and act with greater urgency. Despite the rapid technological progress,...
Nature-based interventions for physical health conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis
On January 25, 2023, my PhD supervisor sat me down and asked me to visualise what I would like to see created to support the use of nature-based...
Addressing the policy blind spots: Age-inclusive and age-equitable outdoor spaces in the Nordic Arctic region
In the last decade, the Nordic countries have adopted policy strategies in response to population ageing. However, a recent study highlights a...
¿Por qué la fisioterapia medioambiental? ¿Por qué la fisioterapia? ¿Por qué yo? (Parte I)
Cada acto consumado lleva inherente una pre-acción, la cual, en el mejor de los casos puede incluir un proceso reflexivo consciente. Esto es...
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