question regarding physiotherapy

Question 2

why do I want to be a physiotherapist?

Answer 2

• interest in a healthy lifestyle and helping others maintain it
• helping my friends and family solve problems
• struggled w/ injury - love to provide support I didn’t receive
• job with constant learning I love to learn

Question 3

why would I be a good physiotherapist?

Answer 3

• great communication skills
• love helping others learn, and the look on their face when they understand a concept
• great resilience, not afraid to back down from a challenge e.g. football tryouts
• good at dealing with difficult people professionally

Question 4

why are physiotherapists important?

Answer 4

• help restore movement and function, both of which quite literally make the world go round
• people underestimate the role of competent movement on independence

Question 5

work expereince

Question 6

recent topics in physio that have interested me

Question 7

understanding safeguarding

Answer 7

• Being a voice for those who feel like they’re being silenced
• advocating for the needs as everyone deserves necessary access to healthcare services
• Help people understand the risks related to the choices they make
• Ensure services are meeting people’s needs

Question 8

understanding confidentiality

Answer 8

• Important to keep the respect and trust of your patients to help maintain a good working relationship
• Allows patients to feel comfortable to share information without fear it’ll be shared, allows them to be more engaged in their recovery and have a more effective treatment process

Question 9

promoting dignity

Answer 9

• Important to work hard to preserve dignity when providing care as people may often feel uncomfortable or embarrassed
• Asking permission before touching, making sure people understand what you’re explaining but not in a condescending or belittling way.

Question 10

promoting respect

Answer 10

• listen to individuals feelings and not invalidate them,
• Using professional, respectful language, addressing patients by their preferred name, and keeping them as involved as possible in their treatment

Question 11

key qualities physiotherapists should possess

Answer 11

• good listeners and communicators
• think fast, and manage time effectively
• don’t judge
• patience - especially w/ challenging patients
• empathetic

Question 12

what do I hope to achieve in my career

Answer 12

• create change by helping as many people as i can
• make the nhs a better place - in terms of the standard of service to the public and place where people want to come and work, ensuring its a safe, inclusive space that’s open to everyone