How many times have you been to a physiotherapist where you've had more time in the waiting room than face-time with the physio? Well, according to University of Alberta physical therapy PhD grad Jorge Fuentes, how a physiotherapist interacts with a patient verbally, through eye contact, body language and listening skills is almost as important as the treatment itself. "The way we are applying treatment today is not the best approach," Fuentes says. "That might be the reason physical therapy interventions have such a modest effect for patients with chronic conditions...
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