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Embodiment and aging in contemporary physiotherapy.

Melissa E Hay¹, Denise M Connelly², Elizabeth Anne Kinsella³

¹a Health & Rehabilitation Sciences , University of Western Ontario , London , ON , Canada.

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice

|June 3, 2016

Summary

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Embodiment offers a novel approach to understanding aging bodies and health in physiotherapy. This perspective integrates mind-body, nature-culture, and structure-agency for improved healthcare practices.

Keywords:

Aging embodiment health older adults physiotherapy

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Area of Science:

Health Sciences
Physiotherapy Practice
Gerontology

Background:

Current health science discussions on aging bodies and the mind-body relationship are diverse.
Over-reliance on purely biomedical or social constructionist models limits understanding of aging experiences and healthcare.
A need exists for integrated approaches to aging and health.

Purpose of the Study:

To conceptually explore embodiment as an innovative approach to understanding aging bodies and health.
To enhance physiotherapy practice through an embodiment perspective.
To examine how embodiment can inform healthcare practices and relationships with aging individuals.

Main Methods:

Conceptual exploration of embodiment.
Analysis of embodiment in relation to aging bodies and health.
Consideration of embodiment within physiotherapy practice and discourse.

Main Results:

Embodiment integrates mind and body, nature and culture, structure and agency.
This approach acknowledges and appreciates the diversity of aging bodies and health experiences.
Embodied perspectives offer a richer understanding beyond traditional biomedical or social constructionist views.

Conclusions:

Embodiment provides a valuable framework for contemporary physiotherapy.
Embodied perspectives can enhance therapists' healthcare practices and relationships with aging individuals.
Integrating embodiment can enrich disciplinary discourse in physiotherapy concerning aging.