Body image and distorted perception
17 September 2025 - 19:30 to 20:30

Body Image and Distorted Perception of One's Own Body – What Does This Mean?

What can the (specialized) physical therapist mean for this pain suffering group.

Body Image (BI) refers to how individuals subjectively perceive their own bodies, which often diverges from their actual physical form. This perception is a complex amalgam of one's thoughts, feelings, evaluations, and behaviors related to their body. Clinically, the significance of BI stems from its linkage to various severe disorders such as body dysmorphic disorder, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa.

Disturbances in BI can profoundly affect both physical and psychological health, influencing factors like self-esteem, mood, social interaction, and job performance. These distortions, characterized by altered perceptions and attitudes towards the body, can result in negative experiences and outcomes, thereby underscoring the necessity for a comprehensive understanding of both normal and abnormal body image perceptions for effective intervention (Hosseini & Padhy, 2022).

Read more @ https://www.crafta.org/page/body-image-and-distorted-perception

We are excited to invite you to a new series of dynamic, interactive, and free webinars starting in 2025! These webinars will introduce you to the latest scientific insights and practical knowledge about and from CRAFTA®.

Webinar Content:

a. Exclusive Insights into CRAFTA® Statements
Our goal is to keep you updated on the current approaches we teach, supported by both internal and external evidence. (Duration: 45-60 minutes, including presentation and Q&A)

b. JAM Sessions
A patient case with head, neck, or face complaints will be presented, with a discussion of assessment and treatment. Participants are welcome to present their own cases for collaborative discussion.
(Duration: 120 minutes)

Language:
The webinars will be conducted in English.

Points and Schedule:
• Earn CRAFTA® Accreditation Points: 2 points per webinar
• Flexible Scheduling: While we aim for consistency (e.g., Wednesdays from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM for Statement webinars and Fridays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for JAM sessions), dates may be adjusted as needed.

Your feedback is appreciated.

Organizer

  • Harry von Piekartz
  • Harry J.M. von Piekartz finished his studies in Physiotherapy at the University of Enschede (Hogeschool van de Twentse Academie voor Fysiotherapie (TAF)) in 1985. In 1988 he absolved his certificate in Manual Therapy (Maitland-Concept) in Switzerland and in 1993 he received his IFOMPT-Diploma in the Netherlands (Nederlandse Manuele Therapie Vereniging) (NVMT). He finished his teacher training in Manual Therapy at IMTA® (International Maitland Teacher Association) in 1994 and became teacher in the Neuro orthopedic institute (NOI®) in 1995.
  • info@crafta.org
  • https://crafta.org/page/prof-dr-harry-von-piekartz

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Schedule

  • 19:30 - 20:30 : Webinar - Zoom

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