Physiotherapy

Introduction Building rapport is a vital aspect of establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with patients. In the first consultation, practitioners have a unique opportunity to create a foundation of trust and understanding. …

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Introduction When it comes to treating patients, it’s easy to assume that providing them with information and advice is enough to help them achieve their goals. But the truth is, success often comes down to something much simpler: habits. …

An in-depth look into 110 exercise research studies — Runners, from casual joggers to seasoned marathoners, often push their bodies to the limit, chasing personal bests and the euphoric ‘runner’s high.’ But this relentless pursuit can come at a cost. One such cost is tendinopathy, a pervasive and complex condition that knows no boundaries, touching the lives of people…

Dementia is a group of brain disorders that affect memory, thinking, and social abilities. The exact cause of dementia is not fully understood, but it is believed to be a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Some of the known risk factors for developing dementia include: - Age: The risk of developing dementia increases as we age. - Genetics: Certain genes are known to increase the risk of developing certain types of dementia. - Lifestyle factors: Factors such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, lack of physical exercise, and high blood pressure can increase the risk of developing dementia. - Previous head injury: A history of head injury may increase the risk of developing dementia.

During the process of engaging patients who struggle with adherence in relation to behaviour change, I suggested in my last newsletter that clinicians should take the following factors into account: Styles of consulting Psychological reactance The influence of habit My last newsletter discussed the three styles of consulting and how…

When deciding to share the very personal experience of my recent diagnosis of ADHD, one of the major factors that held me back was the fear that it would negatively affect my business and/or future employment opportunities. Unfortunately, it is still a condition that some people are sceptical about and/or…

Each month I plan to suggest books, videos, podcasts or papers that I have found relevant, useful and thought provoking. The aim is to provide information that is outside mainstream physiotherapy education to help in the challenge of managing patients that struggle with adherence. The theme this month is on…

TL;DR (too long; didn’t read) — Listen, don’t read. Links at the bottom of the page for the best ways I have found to do that. Thanks to everyone who read my post (Link 1) yesterday and thanks to those who gave such kind feedback and shared their own experience. …