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How Exercise Can Fight Depression and Anxiety
Physical therapy can have a monumental impact on a person’s life. Often these benefits on in the physical realm, such as strength, power,...
Aug 18, 20206 min read


Is a placebo effect good or bad?
Understanding the influence of placebo and nocebo in clinical practice Ok, so this one is a little longer than previous posts. If you...
Aug 16, 202013 min read


What we are often taught about pain is wrong
To put it bluntly, pain sticks. Unfortunately, the myths about pain can make the experience even worse.
Aug 14, 202010 min read


What is Pain and Why Do We Feel It?
Chronic pain is more prevalent than ever, yet our understanding of it is still poor. This post will provide a basic understanding of pain.
Aug 14, 20207 min read


Are you meeting the expectations of your patients - your treatment success depends on it?
Understanding and assessing patient expectations is a skill to develop. It can have significant impacts on treatment compliance and outcomes
Aug 13, 20208 min read


You Must Tame the Advice Monster
While many forms of education are beneficial, we will struggle immensely if we expect patients to cling to every word we utter.
Aug 12, 20208 min read


How bias influences the way we treat patients. Perspectives from the US and UK.
It is imperative to know how to use the information we are given and how to navigate cognitive traps.
Jul 28, 20206 min read


Our Cognitive Bias is Ruining Patient Outcomes Data
How do we know if we are providing high-quality care? Outcome tools can help answer the question, but cognitive biases can get in the way.
Jul 22, 202010 min read
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