The importance of am accurate paradigm. "Truth emerges more readily from error than from confusion." - Francis Bacon

No, I'm NOT Reading Journal Articles on My Last Academic Xmas Break. . .

We don't necessarily need new evidence to support abandoning outdated standards. There is a need for more reflective practicing clinicians who don't accept the notion of having"arrived" in their clinical expertise. ONGOING and purposeful reflection of skills and outcomes is why I choose a DPT. I think the abstract hints at this. I'm adding the rest of the scooter to my kindle reading list. http://ping.fm/9rf5X

Denver + Sweater Vest - 45 Lbs = Awesome.

My first sweater vest! New chapter in my life? It's coming!  Stay tuned for my self indulgent blog post about how I lost 50 lbs as soon as I lose the last 5.  Happy New Year!

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Grand Junction CO Parade of Lights!

Motivation is necessary to gain expertise. How much motivation is enough? http://ping.fm/y4nAe

Worksite Ergonomics

Seeing a lot of patients on CE III who could avoid a lot of pain by making minor changes to working conditions. Pay attention to ergonomics.  MOVE as much as you can to take breaks.  See a physical therapist!

Official OSHA Guidelines for Computer Desk Work Stations

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Freakonomics Repost...

Freakonomics is one of my favorite blogs.  This is a post about the new Danish fat tax and just how misguided policy makers were in creating this legislation...  This fat tax, as pointed out in the article by Steve Sexton, disadvantages the poor for being too poor to make healthy eating decisions.

This kind of legislation has proven marginally effective in the past with smoking cessation.  As a sin tax, smoking cessation is completely that unhealthy eating.  EVERYBODY HAS TO EAT.  And we can't all afford $5.00 - $9.00 for a red pepper at the Community No-Op.

Anyway, great article.  The answer isn't always just "live more like us healthy people!" Give it a read:

The Orwellian Efficiency of a “Being Fat” Tax



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