They are more likely to recognize the patient’s emotional state and connect in a way that builds trust and creates a therapeutic bond. Power Skills: A Necessity for PT TreatmentĪ therapist with well-trained “power skills” is more likely to establish rapport with a patient, and help them feel comfortable and welcome. And of course, how a healthcare provider communicates with a patient can impact the degree to which the patient “owns” the treatment plan. A waiter at a restaurant can describe a menu in a way that heightens our desire for a meal. For example, an effective sales person can talk in a way that highlights our desire to purchase something. Someone with great communication skills can guide someone toward a result. I suspect you know what “good” or “bad” communication feels like. I was explaining that while many PTs have a toolbox filled with technical or “hard skills,” my interest is in teaching physical therapists how to get better outcomes by integrating the evolving science and practice of “soft skill.” She nodded in agreement and promptly added, “they aren’t soft skills, they’re power skills.” Boom! Mind blown!Ĭommunication is how to create and maintain relationships and is the way in which we establish the stage for things to happen between people and within groups (bad or good). Redefining “Soft Skills”ĭuring the conference, I was at the WebPT booth sharing the content of my presentation to a colleague. Our brains interpret these signals from others and provide meaning to the engagement. With a sophisticated process that involves our brain’s coordination of facial muscles, body position, words, and vocal tone, we connect. When communicating in person, we transmit signals of our thoughts and emotions through our words and body language. Our social brains are designed to communicate as it links us together with purpose. While we often don’t think of it this way, communication is the foundation of all human interaction. Communication: The Key to ConnectionĬommunication skills are powerful. This brings me to what I’d like to discuss here: why communication is the key to building better patient relationships, driving higher engagement, and promoting better outcomes. Researchers found that employers rate a physical therapist’s communication skills as among the most important reflection of high clinical performance ( Cook et al., 2018*). So, while preparing for my talk, I wasn’t surprised to uncover research that examined physical therapist traits that indicated positive professional performance. Successful PTs and clinical teams recognize the power of connecting with the patient and implementing systems to keep patients engaged. It’s widely understood that the physical therapist’s ability to create a therapeutic alliance with patients will result in better clinical outcomes. Continuous Service Temp / Fair Bearing and Wear Properties.I recently attended a conference where I was presenting on the topic of clinical performance. Sheet Thickness Availability (Off the Shelf)Įxcellent Chemical Resistance / 480 degrees F. Rod Diameter Availability (Off the Shelf) Maximum Unlubricated No Load Bearing Velocity (V)Ĭoefficient of Thermal Expansion // to LaminatesĬoefficient of Thermal Expansion I to Laminates ![]() SpecificationĬompressive Strength ⊥ to Laminate (Modulus)Ĭompressive Strength ⊥ to Laminate (Yield)Ĭompressive Strength ⊥ to Laminate (Ultimate)Ĭoefficient of Friction (Dry vs Steel) StaticĬoefficient of Friction (Dry vs Steel) Dynamic PEEK PVX is an excellent alternative to bearing grade fluoropolymers, it also works well for seal components where ductility and inertness are important. A new bearing grade PEEK PVX offers superior bearing and wear performance at elevated pressure and velocity (PV) levels. Carbon fiber, Graphite and PTFE reinforced grades provide excellent dimensional stability and increased bearing and wear properties at higher loads. PEEK offers steam and wear resistance and is now available black making ideal for instrument components where aesthetics are important. in hot water and/or steam without permanent loss of physical properties. With a V-O flammability rating PEEK can be used continuously to 480 degrees F. All grades of PEEK offer excellent chemical and hydrolysis resistance similar to PPS (polyphenylene Sulfide), but can operate at higher temperatures. Unreinforced grades of PEEK (polyetheretherketone) offer high elongation and toughness. PEEK is a high performance thermoplastic used in many medical and pharmaceutical applications.
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