Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Qualities Of A Reliable Physical Therapist

Qualities Of A Reliable Physical Therapist


by Claudine Hodges


It is easy to accuse someone who is living an unhealthy lifestyle as irresponsible. But airing this criticism is a personal insult especially if you are guilty of the same thing. Sometimes, bad habits like smoking and not getting enough sleep becomes a daily activity that we do not notice how they have become a habit and how they are ruining our health.

Without a frail health, we will never be able to finish strenuous tasks. Physical therapist San Francisco exists to make sure that we are in our best conditions. If you are thinking of pursuing a career in this field, it is best to take not of the qualities that you need to possess. These things are the mark of the reliable ones on field.

First, is knowledge. The only way for you to treat the unique and specific condition of your patient is if you know exactly what it is all about. Your knowledge should not stop in the academe. Read journals, newsletters, news and any recent updates about your field. You will need them.

Second is a positive mindset. You might have heard the importance of this one to some motivational talks and experts do not just talk about this to inspire. Positive mentality works regardless of what you are doing. As a therapist, it is a must that you exercise this attitude especially that you are dealing with people who might be anxious about their condition. Being positive has a psychological effect to those you are treating.

Good skills in communication. There are patients who are hesitant to ask questions to therapist thinking that they may be reprimanded of their ignorance. Being a good communicator is the ability to initiate a conversation when needed and being able to inform them of anything in an easy to understand way.

Healthy bearing. You are pro health, which only means that you have to be healthy as well. You cannot advise your patients to eat this and do some exercise when you have an unhealthy lifestyle.

Compassion to your patients. Aside from dealing with them in a positive manner, it is important that you care. The mark of a good therapist is their natural ability to sympathize with their patients while maintaining that professional composure. Compassion cannot be faked. If you care, your patients will feel it and they will be more cooperative in their treatment.

Sixth is resilience. Treatment can go against your expectations. What you believe to be easy may be difficult. This can take a toll both physically and psychologically. Therefore, you have to prepare yourself for these things as well. Doing so will prevent you from succumbing to stress. You have several patients. Be mentally prepared.

Being a therapist may sound easy at first. As long as you are well versed with the technicalities and responsibilities of the job, then things may look just fine. But at the end of the day, you still deal with people. And dealing with people with different personalities is never easy. Having the qualities mentioned on above will help you a lot.




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