The 'responsive' practitioner: physiotherapists' reflections on the 'good' in physiotherapy practice.

Michelle J Kleiner Elizabeth Anne Kinsella Maxi Miciak Gail Teachman Dave Mark Walton

Published in: Physiotherapy theory and practice (2022)

As a relational way of practicing, being responsive may facilitate person-centered approaches including a relational understanding of autonomy, inviting dialogue, and sharing power and decision-making with patients. Pivotal to the practice of a 'good' physiotherapist, being responsive in the ways underscored by participants suggests researchers, educators, and practitioners consider relational ways of practicing as a balance to the technical aspects of physiotherapy.

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