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Unlocking Client Openness: Embracing New Ideas in Physiotherapy

Incorporating effective communication techniques can significantly enhance the impact that health care clinicians have on their clients. One such technique, suggested by Phil M Jones in his book “Exactly What to Say,” involves the power of framing a conversation...

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The Sound of Understanding: Embracing Silence in Conversation

In the realm of healthcare, effective communication is not solely about the exchange of information; it is about understanding the profound impact of non-verbal cues, such as silence.  Oscar Trimboli, in his work “Deep Listening,” eloquently highlights the transformative...

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Harnessing Willpower: A Dual Approach for Clinicians

In the words of Charles Duhigg, author of “The Power of Habit,” willpower operates much like a muscle: it can be fortified through practice yet is susceptible to fatigue.  This dual nature of willpower—being both a learnable skill and...

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From Goal Setting to Values Elicitation: A Two-Step Process to Empower Motivation in Healthcare

“Our values influence our motivation. If we don’t have strongly held values, we’ll have little motivation. If our values are strong, our motivation will be equally strong.” – Steve Andreas, NLP Comprehensive In the realm of healthcare, clinicians are...

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Ensuring Client Success: The MAP Process in Rehabilitation

When it comes to rehabilitation and treatment, clinicians often focus on the technical aspects of exercise prescription. However, the success of any intervention lies not just in the what, but also in the how and the when. BJ Fogg,...

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Enhancing Patient Engagement: The Power of Complex Reflections in Physiotherapy

Complex reflections are a crucial component of Motivational Interviewing (MI), a counselling approach developed by William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick. This technique is designed to support and strengthen a person’s own motivation and commitment to change.  A complex...

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Empowering Patient Adherence: The Art of ‘Nudging’ in Healthcare

In the realm of healthcare, the success of treatment often hinges not only on the clinical skills of healthcare professionals but also on the willingness and ability of patients to adhere to prescribed interventions.  “Nudge,” a groundbreaking book by...

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Eliciting Change vs Direct Advice in Patient Care

Embracing Self-Persuasion in Patient Care The quote by Miller and Rollnick from their book “Motivational Interviewing” highlights a pivotal concept in patient care and behavioural change. The central idea is that individuals are more receptive to change and persuasion...

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Tailoring Physiotherapy for Clients Battling Anxiety and Depression

Introduction: Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in the overall wellbeing of individuals, including those suffering from mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. As highlighted in Moshe Bar’s concept of “Mindwandering,” individuals with depression often find it difficult...

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