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Smart Life Project updated their address.

RunSmart Level One (Corpus Christi, TX)

The next RunSmart Level One (Prevention) program is being offered in Corpus Christi, TX on 3/1/2014. Details here:

http://runsmart-20140301.eventbrite.com

RunSmart Level One (Corpus Christi, TX) Description: Up to 60% of runners will sustain an injury within any given year. The vast majority of running injuries are training-related, thus an understanding of running mechanics and optimal training strategies is necessary in providing effective injury prevention and rehabilitation programs. "R...

RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running

The next two day RunSmart program (15 hours) is scheduled for August 17 - 18, 2013 in San Marcos, TX and is being co-sponsored by the Physical Therapy program at Texas State University. Continuing education approval for PT/PTA has been confirmed. Coaches, athletes, and other fitness professionals can attend day one (8.5 hours). A special student rate is also available. Register before 7/21 and receive a $20 discount. The first 10 registrants will also receive a copy of the book! Online registration at http://rs-20130817.eventbrite.com/

RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running The RunSmart program is a Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running. It focuses on three key elements: Prevention, Performance, and Physiotherapy. Course description: There is a significant disparity between the scientific evidence related to running injuries and the current clinical practices e...

RunSmart CEU In Austin

Details on the upcoming RunSmart program ...

http://www.allanbesselink.com/news/rs/1025-runsmart-ceu-in-austin

RunSmart CEU In Austin Allan Besselink | Official Site Of The Smart Life Project, Smart Physio, Rhubarb Diaries, And Mobius Intermedia

The "Consumer's Guide To Health" podcast is undergoing a makeover. More great content is coming your way soon! Stay tuned for new episodes, new interviews, and new strategies to Live A Smart Life.

Is Transparency A Game Changer In Consumer Direct Access To Physical Therapy?

http://allanbesselink.com/blog/smart/1043-is-transparency-a-game-changer-in-consumer-direct-access-to-physical-therapy

Is Transparency A Game Changer In Consumer Direct Access To Physical Therapy? If consumers want to increase their access to care and pay less for their care in the process, then it is time to step up. If consumers want the right to choose their provider freely in an open health care market, then it is time to step up.

Besselink: Smart training the key to preventing injuries

http://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/sports/x333939476/Besselink-Smart-training-the-key-to-preventing-injuries

Besselink: Smart training the key to preventing injuries David Moody, owner of Core Running Company, invited Alan Besselink, a physiotherapist, running coach and author of RunSmart (a book on helping to pre

Fed Up? Governor Perry And Health Care In Texas

http://www.allanbesselink.com/blog/smart/1040-fed-up-governor-perry-and-health-care-in-texas

Fed Up? Governor Perry And Health Care In Texas Governor Rick Perry has told the federal government that he won’t implement the Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act in Texas. In his desire to constantly remind us why he’s “Fed Up”, he is slowly and steadily painting the health care of this state into a corner.

Seven Tips For Improving Communication With Patients

http://www.allanbesselink.com/blog/smart/1039-seven-tips-for-improving-communication-with-patients

Seven Tips For Improving Communication With Patients Our ability to communicate effectively is critical to success in health care. Here are seven tips for improving communication with patients – or anyone else for that matter!

Consumer’s Guide To Health #047: 800 Meters To 100 Miles

http://www.allanbesselink.com/blog/smart/1038-consumers-guide-to-health-047-800-meters-to-100-miles

Consumer’s Guide To Health #047: 800 Meters To 100 Miles Episode 47 is entitled “800 Meters To 100 Miles”. The currently-held beliefs in the running community – and the traditional training methods employed by most - make some faulty assumptions.

Spin Doctors And The Affordable Care Act

http://allanbesselink.com/blog/smart/1033-spin-doctors-and-the-affordable-care-act

Spin Doctors And The Affordable Care Act Thursday’s landmark decision by the Supreme Court regarding the Affordable Care Act was an important day in this country’s health care history. It was also a blockbuster day for political diatribe, fear-mongering, irresponsibility, and downright stupidity.

Tort Reform: Money, Evidence, And Trust

http://www.allanbesselink.com/blog/smart/1030-tort-reform-money-evidence-and-trust

Tort Reform: Money, Evidence, And Trust It would appear that political agendas are winning out over evidence more and more these days. Case in point: tort reform in Texas.

RunSmart Level One Program (Principles) - Austin

Upcoming "RunSmart" Level One program in Austin on Saturday, June 30 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Registration is now online!

http://runsmart-20120630.eventbrite.com/

RunSmart Level One Program (Principles) - Austin This 4 hour program is designed to be an overview of the principles in "RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running". The clinic consists of both classroom and gym activities, along with feedback and guidance regarding your running mechanics.The program is appropriate for anyone wantin...

Consumers Guide To Health 45 Report From APTA 2012

"Consumer's Guide To Health" podcast Episode 45 "Report From APTA 2012" with special guest Jason Richardson, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT. Great interview!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/abesselink/2012/06/07/consumers-guide-to-health-45-report-from-apta-2012

Consumers Guide To Health 45 Report From APTA 2012 Episode 45 Report From APTA 2012. Guest Jason Richardson PT DPT OCS COMT. The American Physical Therapy Association is having its Annual Meeting in Tampa this week. Jason will be live at the Conference to give us an update.

Consumers Guide To Health 45 Report From APTA 2012

Upcoming "Consumer's Guide To Health" on Thursday June 7 at 11:00 am ct. "Report From APTA 2012" with special guest Jason Richardson, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT. Join the discussion!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/abesselink/2012/06/07/consumers-guide-to-health-45-report-from-apta-2012

Consumers Guide To Health 45 Report From APTA 2012 Episode 45 Report From APTA 2012. Guest Jason Richardson PT DPT OCS COMT. The American Physical Therapy Association is having its Annual Meeting in Tampa this week. Jason will be live at the Conference to give us an update.

New running book offers good insight on pain-free training » Sports » San Marcos Record, San Mar

http://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/sports/x234182585/New-running-book-offers-good-insight-on-pain-free-training

New running book offers good insight on pain-free training » Sports » San Marcos Record, San Mar San Marcos — Runners are always on the lookout for new ways to improve their running times and reach a higher level of fitness. There are many books published on the subject, and even more information online on the internet. David Moody, Core Running owner, put me onto a book titled, “RunSmart,” ...

Top 10 Mistakes in Behavior Change

http://www.slideshare.net/captology/stanford-6401325

Top 10 Mistakes in Behavior Change Our Stanford team lists common mistakes in trying to change behavior. We'll update this list (or add details) if people want. Let us know. Email -- captology

Consumers Guide To Health 44 Can MDT Save Health Care

"Consumer's Guide To Health" podcast - Episode 44 - live on Thursday 5/24 at 11:00 am. Topic: "Can MDT Save Health Care?".
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/abesselink/2012/05/24/consumers-guide-to-health-44-can-mdt-save-health-care

Consumers Guide To Health 44 Can MDT Save Health Care Episode 44 Can MDT Save Health Care. Orthopedic complaints such as back pain are some of the most common issues for which patients seek medical care. The majority of these complaints are effectively addressed via self care strategies. Unfortunately the cost of care for many of these problems is sta...

"Consumer's Guide To Health" podcast - Episode 43 - now available! Topic: "Is It Really An Injury?". http://www.blogtalkradio.com/abesselink

"Consumer's Guide To Health" podcast - Episode 42 - on 4/26/2012 at 11:00am ct. Topic: "Heat And Your Health" with Dr. Shannon Mitchel. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/abesselink.

MDT: A Slam Dunk For Back Pain In The NBA

http://www.allanbesselink.com/blog/smart/985-mdt-a-slam-dunk-for-back-pain-in-the-nba

MDT: A Slam Dunk For Back Pain In The NBA The NBA and its teams need a solution to the back pain epidemic. Allow me to introduce you to Mechanical Diagnosis And Therapy, or MDT.

Episode 41 of "Consumer's Guide To Health" now available for download and your lsitening pleasure! Topic: "WalkSmart".

Episode 40 of "Consumer's Guide To Health" is Thursday, March 29 at 11:00am. Topic: "Fear Of Health Care Reform".

Episode 39 of "Consumer's Guide To Health" is Thursday, March 15 at 11:00am. Topic: "Affordable Health Care" with Dr. Shannon Mitchel.

Consumers Guide To Health 39 Affordable Health Care

The next episode of "Consumer's Guide To Health" will air on Thursday, March 15 at 11:00am. The episode is entitled "Affordable Health Care". My guest will be Dr. Shannon Mitchel. Join the discussion!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/abesselink/2012/03/15/consumers-guide-to-health-39-affordable-health-care

Consumers Guide To Health 39 Affordable Health Care Episode 39 Affordable Health Care. Episode guest Dr. Shannon Mitchel. There is much talk of the Affordable Health Care Act Obamacare and the like - but what is really necessary to make health care affordable in the US

Consumers Guide To Health 38 From Couch To Ironman

Episode 38 of "Consumer's Guide To Health" is Thursday, March 1 at 11:00 am ct. The episode is entitled "From Couch to Ironman". My guest will be Iron-Woman Carrie Barrett, head coach of Fomo Training. Join the discussion!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/abesselink/2012/03/01/consumers-guide-to-health-38-from-couch-to-ironman

Consumers Guide To Health 38 From Couch To Ironman This episodes interview is with Iron-Woman Carrie Barrett head coach of Fomo Training.

Consumers Guide To Health 38 From Couch To Ironman

The next episode of "Consumer's Guide To Health" will air on Thursday, March 1 at 11:00am. The episode is entitled "From Couch to Ironman". My guest will be Iron-Woman Carrie Barrett, head coach of Fomo Training. Join the discussion!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/abesselink/2012/03/01/consumers-guide-to-health-38-from-couch-to-ironman

Consumers Guide To Health 38 From Couch To Ironman This episodes interview is with Iron-Woman Carrie Barrett head coach of Fomo Training.

Placebo surgery - chirurgie als placebo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwXokKJ7hss

Studies like this could have a huge impact on how we approach the problems faced in health and health care.

Placebo surgery - chirurgie als placebo Placeboeffects of surgery. - placeboeffecten van chirurgie

RunSmart Heads To Nevada

Two day RunSmart continuing education program to be offered in Reno, Nevada on May 5 - 6, 2012.

http://www.allanbesselink.com/news/rs/949-runsmart-heads-to-nevada

RunSmart Heads To Nevada Allan Besselink | The Official Site Of The Smart Life Project And Rhubarb Diaries

Consumers Guide To Health 37 The Marathon

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/abesselink/2012/02/16/consumers-guide-to-health-37-the-marathon

Consumer's Guide To Health - Episode 37: The Marathon - Training Progression Or Social Phenomenon? Guest:

Consumers Guide To Health 37 The Marathon CGH Episode 37 The Marathon - Training Progression Or Social Phenomenon Guest for this episode is Marshall Burt head coach for the Elite Training Group Track Feb 16

Consumers Guide To Health 37 The Marathon

Live at 11:00 ct today!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/abesselink/2012/02/16/consumers-guide-to-health-37-the-marathon

Consumers Guide To Health 37 The Marathon CGH Episode 37 The Marathon - Training Progression Or Social Phenomenon Guest for this episode is Marshall Burt head coach for the Elite Training Group Track Feb 16

The APTA, Seventeen States, And The Harsh Reality Of Direct Access To Physical Therapy

http://www.allanbesselink.com/blog/smart/942-the-apta-seventeen-states-and-the-harsh-reality-of-direct-access-to-physical-therapy

The APTA, Seventeen States, And The Harsh Reality Of Direct Access To Physical Therapy Direct access to physical therapy is the ability to make a consumer-driven choice to see a physical therapist without any limitation imposed by a gatekeeper or other entity. There are just 17 states that have direct access to physical therapy: real direct access to care, not just access to component...

Consumer's Guide To Health - Episode 36: Evidence, Science And Beliefs

http://www.allanbesselink.com/blog/smart/940-consumers-guide-to-health-episode-36-evidence-science-and-beliefs

Consumer's Guide To Health - Episode 36: Evidence, Science And Beliefs Allan Besselink | The Official Site Of The Smart Life Project And Rhubarb Diaries

Update: The upcoming RunSmart Level One program is on Saturday, March 24 - and not March 3 as previously noted.