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Your Therapist’s Attitude Matters, Too There isn’t much research specific to physical therapy, but there is a study done in elementary schools that might give us some clues. Two psychologists did a study showing that teacher expectations had an influence on student performance. They told teachers that randomly selected students in their classes were tested and found to be “late bloomers.” These students were expected to show large improvements in academic performance during the school year. When the students were tested eight months later, the students the teachers believed would improve the most, did. Why? When teachers think students have a lot of potential to improve, they hold them to higher standards. They teach more complex materials, don’t settle for simplistic answers, and are more willing to spend time instructing and working with those students. It’s pretty easy to see how this could cross over into a PT clinic. If your PT thinks you can get better, they’ll probably put more effort into designing your program, spend more time with you, and push you harder than someone they don’t believe has a lot of room for improvement. To have the best chance for a good outcome, you and your therapist both need to expect one. You can reach your goals, have great outcomes, and get back to the things you love doing. Call our office at 858-675-1133 to find out howwe can help you feel better, move better, and live better.
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