A patient’s understanding of persistent pain
Ten years ago, my life was changed by a manual handling accident. I now live in persistent pain, but I still live a good and fulfilled...
Dear clinician – thank you
As I sit here reflecting on my journey with pain, I am wondering if you remember me? You saw me during one of the most difficult periods of...
Cognitive Functional Therapy changed my life!
Why do some physiotherapists follow a Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) approach when treating chronic pain conditions? What does...
A patient’s view of core stability exercise
Following my manual handling accident in 2008, core stability exercises were prescribed for me by a number of consultants and...
Therapeutic alliance – a patient’s thoughts
I cannot over-emphasise how important it is to me as a persistent pain patient to have a strong, supportive therapeutic alliance, with all...
How do I know what a physiotherapist does?
As a patient how do I know what a physiotherapist, or any other healthcare professional, does? Through ‘common knowledge’? ...
An ocean begins with a raindrop – improving ‘patient skills’
I have read many really good Twitter posts and articles about healthcare professionals improving their skills in order to better support...
What I want from a healthcare professional
What I want when I go to see a physiotherapist, occupational therapist or other healthcare professional, or clinician, is someone with a...