That is research that does not support your preconceived beliefs or your clinical modality-focused identity. The false publication date argument seems to be the preferred tactic! By many physiotherapists and chiropractors! This is an easy way to quickly defend against an attack on your precious preconceived beliefs or clinical identity without any effort! Find the […]
Continue ReadingYou don’t need an “open” mind!
“An open mind is all very well in its way, but it ought not to be so open that there is no keeping anything in or out of it. It should be capable of shutting its doors sometimes” Samuel Butler Most people do not need an “open” mind; they need an informed and critical mind […]
Continue ReadingA pandemic of dysrationalia
There is a pandemic of epic proportions in pain management and physiotherapy, which is a pandemic of dysrationalia. Professor Stanovich coined the term dysrationalia. Keith E. Stanovich is a professor of human development and applied psychology at the University of Toronto. The term “dysrationalia” is analogous to “dyslexia”, “meaning the inability to think and behave […]
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