There are a number of ways that you can work with me, either through individual consultation or the Smart Life Project - a global community with the shared vision of Living A Smart Life and Competent Self Care.
My interest is in teaching individuals and groups how these principles apply to their health, their training, and their day-to-day lives to foster growth and personal transformation. My approach is high on education, consumerism, and a degree of activism when needed!
Smart Sport International - Physiotherapy and Coaching
Smart Sport International is a Certified McKenzie Clinic offering orthopedic physiotherapy services specializing in injury recovery utilizing Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), otherwise known as the McKenzie Method. Smart Sport International also provides coaching and athlete mentoring services specializing in sport performance and injury prevention.
Smart Physio - Clinician Mentorship And Mastery Programs
I am one of the few McKenzie Diplomats in the world that have focused specifically on sports injuries. Not only do I continue to work directly in patient care, but I also provide various clinical mentorship and mastery programs for other clinicians in the area of MDT and sports.
Speaking - Public Speaking And Keynotes
I have done a broad range of speaking engagements, from small groups to large international conferences. A full list of speaking topics, along with prior speaking engagements, can be found here.
Consulting - Consulting/Intensives
The Smart Life Project consists of a number of programs that foster the application of Smart Life principles and practices in a variety of environments. An integral component of the Smart Life Project is "Competencies of Self Care".
Events - Immersion Programs And Experiences
Writer - Author And Freelance Writing
Along with writing regular posts for my blog, I am also the author of "RunSmart: A Comprehensive Approach To Injury-Free Running" (2008). I have a number of writing projects currently in progress, including "The Smart Life Revolution".
More information in my freelance writing and editorial work can be found in the section on "Writing". I have written articles for many groups and publications including the Austin Runner's Club, McKenzie Institute International, National Masters News, and others. I recently co-authored a chapter in the 3rd edition of "Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation" by Brotzman and Manske (with Bridget Clark, PT). This orthopaedic text is the number one selling orthopaedic text for physical therapists worldwide.
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Life Is A Sport. Play Smart.
Allan Besselink, PT, Dip. MDT
Top 5 finalist in three categories: "Best Overall Blog", "Best PT Blog" and "Best Advocacy Blog".
Allan Besselink, PT, DPT, Dip.MDT has a unique voice in the world of sport, education, and health care, one that has been defined by his experiences as physiotherapist, mentor, McKenzie practitioner, innovator, author, educator, coach, patient, and athlete. Read more about Allan, contact him, get updates via email, or connect with him on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Up to 60% of runners will sustain an injury within any given year. Poor running mechanics, in conjunction with poor, ineffective and outdated training methods, can pose a significant injury risk. "RunSmart" was written to address these issues in the running community.
"Running Injuries: Etiology And Recovery- Based Treatment" (co-author Bridget Clark, PT) appears in the third edition and fourth editions of "Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: A Team Approach" by Charles Giangarra, MD and Robert C. Manske, PT.
