Really great post, Josh! I loved hearing these insights from the perspective of someone who depends on great physical therapists to maximize their patient’s outcomes.
His answer really does cover a lot of what makes a great PT, especially as it pertains to his needs as a physician.
I would add that a third characteristic is being genuinely empathetic towards the patient. When I see a physical therapist show genuine empathy towards a patient, seeing them as a fellow human being dealing with the adversity of pain or injury, something powerful happens. That person can sense that their therapist truly cares about what they are going through which really accelerates the formation of a strong therapeutic alliance.
Looking forward to more of these Substack posts from you!
I like that a lot, David! A critical ingredient for sure. I also find that even those that lose their passion is typically a result of the environment rather than the work itself. We are in an incredibly fulfilling field.
Really great post, Josh! I loved hearing these insights from the perspective of someone who depends on great physical therapists to maximize their patient’s outcomes.
His answer really does cover a lot of what makes a great PT, especially as it pertains to his needs as a physician.
I would add that a third characteristic is being genuinely empathetic towards the patient. When I see a physical therapist show genuine empathy towards a patient, seeing them as a fellow human being dealing with the adversity of pain or injury, something powerful happens. That person can sense that their therapist truly cares about what they are going through which really accelerates the formation of a strong therapeutic alliance.
Looking forward to more of these Substack posts from you!
Thanks for the kind words and totally agree. That's a big reason empathy is one of our four core values at MovementX as well.
In response to "what else makes a PT, or any professional for that matter, great?"
Passion.
If you are not passionate about what you do, how can you truly be successful?
Fortunately, almost every PT I've ever met - as a patient or in my profession - is incredibly passionate about their chosen profession.
I like that a lot, David! A critical ingredient for sure. I also find that even those that lose their passion is typically a result of the environment rather than the work itself. We are in an incredibly fulfilling field.