The phrase "Competent Self Care" has come to signify many things. First of all, the focus is on "self care", having the capacity and ability to perform self-management strategies. The other aspect is "competent", which simply means that the strategies applied are science- and outcome-based.

Here are some further articles on Competent Self Care:

Competent Self Care - 7/18/2007

BlogTalkRadio Episode On "Competent Self Care" - 2/3/2009

Discussion forums relating to Competent Self Care can be found here..

Further information on the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis And Therapy - the premier self-care based approach to musculoskeletal problems - can be found here.