The Characteristics of Effective Physical Therapist - Kindness

There are many characteristics that an effective physical therapist must have in order to provide the highest level of services to his or her clients. Besides a high degree of knowledge in the field of physical therapy and other characteristics that will enhance the productivity and effectiveness of a physical therapist, there are intangible qualities that enhance their effectiveness.

Kindness is one of the greatest attributes that a physical therapist can provide to their clients. Kindness helps the therapist as well as the client in many ways, some of them subtle,and some of them easily recognizable from the onset of the therapist client relationship. One of the most noticeable results of kindness is a comfort level that will be reached and increased between the physical therapist and his or her client. As the therapist continues to show kindness and concern for their client, the client will achieve a higher level of comfort and a feeling of well-being when he or she is in the presence of the physical therapist. As the client becomes more comfortable with the therapist his or her anxiety will greatly decrease and the effectiveness of the treatments will usually multiply due to the relaxation of the client. Kindness will also serve as the catalyst for a bonding effect between the client and the therapist, which will make it more likely that both the client and therapist will actually look forward to the sessions.

Kindness expressed by the therapist toward their client will make them feel appreciated and important, which are two things craved by all of humanity. Once the client feels that he was she is appreciated and important to the process, his or her confidence will grow. Once an individual starts to feel confident in their abilities, then their progress in the therapeutic sessions will increase greatly, which has the effect of boosting their confidence even more. By continually expressing kindness to an individual an individual will develop a sense of well-being when in the presence of the individual that showers them with the kindness, which often develops a strong allegiance between both parties.