6 Steps to a Successful Initial Appointment

10/25/20 • 31 min

In today's episodes I will be talking about the 6 vital steps for a successful initial appointment. In order to achieve success you need to have structure for an initial appointment. We are unpacking the subjective and objective part of your assessment to really understand your patients, what their goals are, work out a diagnosis and plan your treatment. Check out our website http://www.personalbestphysio.com.au/resourcesforstudents/ for your free downloadable infographic for you to add to your toolbox and take on placement with you.
We are wishing all Physio students good-luck in their exams and placements in the coming weeks! Happy Listening Rookies!

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Test, Treat, Retest

In today's episode I will talking about the Test, Treat, Retest formula to get instant results for your patients. We need to be able to demonstrate change within our treatment sessions. This is a really powerful tool for you as the physiotherapist it shows you can change aspects of your patients presentation but can also demonstrate to the patient that you have the skills, knowledge and approach in helping them. Happy listening Rookies!

Next Episode

Directional Preference Exercises

In today's episode we talk about directional preference exercises. It is an exercise which is performed in a specific direction e.g flexion or extension, has a positive impact on your patients symptoms and mechanical presentation. It's developed from the McKenzie method. We unpacking in what directional exercises are, how they work, how to identify them and giving you 3 real world examples. This one is a great episode if you are on placement or a new grad going into private practice.
Check out our website http://www.personalbestphysio.com.au/resourcesforstudents/ for any free downloadable content.
Happy Listening Rookies!