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2 June 2016 · 5 Minute Physio Tips · 4 min

5 Minute Physio Tip - How to connect with your patients in 10 seconds or less

Your ability to communicate well with your patients is one of the most important factors in inspiring confidence in your patients, getting your patients to perform their exercises, modify their load, and ultimately achieving great treatment results. One of the keys to communicating well with your patients is creating a connection with them, and a large part of this connection is made in the first 10 seconds after you meet your patients. 

In this weeks 5 minute physio tips you will learn 3 simple strategies you can use in this vital first 10 seconds when you first meet your patients, to connect with them, inspire confidence and get the best treatment outcomes possible. 

For further great information on communication and how you can have a positive impact when you meet someone, I highly recommend the book “How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less” by Nicholas Boothman

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