The OpenPhysio-Journal was launched in 2018 with the generous support of Physiopedia. In recent years we have concentrated on building the website's technical infrastructure and providing excellent service to readers and authors. I thought it would be time to post another update on the progress we have made in developing this niche journal in physical therapy education, especially over the…
Juice is a term used by sports commentators to describe the energy a player brings to the game. If they are constantly active and busy, they should have plenty of juice. I recently heard a certain basketball commentator say, "If you are without juice, you are useless." Wow, that's tough. But maybe it is also true and maybe the application…
“The feeling of being rejected, disapproved, or conditionally loved by primary carers is a monumental, permanent burden on a child. It creates chronic shame, guilt, and fear. The child is accused of doing something wrong and thereby learns to perceive themselves as bad. “~ Darius Cikanavicius, Human Development and Trauma: How Childhood Makes Us What We Are As Adults You…
Bassey Ikpi, a poet, writer, and mental health attorney, opened the third week of the American Counseling Association's 2021 virtual conference experience by sharing details from her own mental health journey. She recalled that her first encounter with mental health awareness was in elementary school. An avid reader, she consumed everything she could get her hands on, including her mother's…
We had some proud parenting moments over the weekend. It started when Logan and I were doing a 3 mile park run on Saturday morning and he crushed his Pb by over 80 seconds. We drove from there to Madison's netball game, where she played with her new team for the first time. She played in a new position and…
"Success is a series of small wins." ~ Unknown You tried everything. Nothing worked. What now? I was the marketing director of a tech startup and my job didn't bring in the money or traction that it should. I've done everything to improve my results: I've read more books, consulted mentors, changed my mindset and tactics, conducted more field research…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that is characterized by chronic inflammation and demyelination of the central nervous system (CNS). It can affect any of the nerves in the CNS, meaning that symptoms and rate of progression can vary widely between individuals. The clinical course of the disease varies widely and ranges from a stable chronic disease to a…
Jess Bell is an integral part of the Physioplus team. She not only contributes positively to the development of new courses, but also monitors the discussions in the Physioplus forum. Jess, thank you for all you are doing to support the team, the course instructors and the online learning platform Physioplus. Your efforts help countless professionals gain new knowledge and…
Hello friends! Last year I invited all of you to attend the Embodied Trauma Conference, a powerful, healing event hosted by Karine Bell, a Tiny Buddha associate. This free five-day online summit featured a series of lectures from 22 thought leaders, each addressing various aspects of trauma healing – including developmental, sexual, racial, and intergenerational. This year they have a…
The COVID-19 pandemic has been accompanied by a range of intense emotions, and for many people these include acute feelings of insecurity and concern. It seems that some people have tried using weighted blankets for comfort as sales have increased during the pandemic. Manufacturers often tout the blankets as a non-pharmaceutical method of relieving anxiety, insomnia, stress, restlessness, discomfort and…