Health and healthy behaviour are perceived and practiced differently across various cultures, influenced by many factors, including beliefs, values, and societal norms. This discussion explores the diverse cultural images of health, examining how different societies define, promote, and achieve health. By considering global perspectives, this session provides a comprehensive understanding of the cultural dimensions of health and the implications for physiotherapy practice. This session will explore a range of questions in this interesting field: Is it the physiotherapist’s role to influence health perceptions? What to do if patients’ beliefs and cultural perceptions of health makes it difficult to engage with physiotherapy?
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Concepts of body and health in physiotherapy: The meaning of the social/cultural aspects of life
The Fascinating History of the Traditional Japanese Shakuhachi Flute
