Mobilizing Knowledge in Physiotherapy: Critical Reflections on Foundations and Practices

Mobilizing Knowledge in Physiotherapy: Critical Reflections on Foundations and Practices is a collection of critical essays that challenge contemporary assumptions about physiotherapy knowledge and advocate for more critical theory, practice, and education in health and social care. It engages with critical social theories and interdisciplinary perspectives, covering evidence, practice, patient perspectives, embodiment, culture, diversity, digital worlds, and research methods. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, educators, policy-makers, and students in physiotherapy and related disciplines.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Mobilizing Knowledge in Physiotherapy: Critical Reflections on Foundations and Practices is a captivating collection of 15 collaboratively written critical essays, penned by 39 esteemed authors hailing from 15 diverse disciplines and seven countries. This profound work challenges some of the most fundamental contemporary assumptions about physiotherapy knowledge, advocating for a much-needed shift towards greater critical theory, practice, and education in the realm of physiotherapy health and social care.

The book boldly challenges the traditional boundaries that have shaped the profession, unveiling the ways in which knowledge has become increasingly fluid, complex, and dispersed. It engages a wide array of critical social theories and interdisciplinary perspectives, drawing from both within and outside the physiotherapy community. The chapters delve into diverse topics such as evidence, practice, patient perspectives, embodiment, culture, diversity, digital worlds, and research methods.

This invaluable book makes a significant contribution to our understanding of mobilizing knowledge, appealing to a diverse audience of academics, practitioners, educators, policy-makers, and students, both within the field of physiotherapy and from various related health and social care disciplines. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars seeking to explore conceptions of professional knowledge, as well as the theory of professional education and practice in physiotherapy and beyond.

In conclusion, Mobilizing Knowledge in Physiotherapy: Critical Reflections on Foundations and Practices is a groundbreaking work that pushes the boundaries of knowledge mobilization in physiotherapy. Through its insightful essays, this book encourages a more critical and interdisciplinary approach to physiotherapy practice, ultimately enhancing the quality of care and contributing to the broader field of health and social care.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367564643