Role of Psychology in Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Is One of the important Health profession which helps in Rehabilitation, Aiding patients to actively part in return to their functions. The main challenge for physiotherapist is  to meet the expectation of patients then those compared to medical caretakers. The Importance of treating the psychological well being of patients is increasingly recognised as an integral part of Physiotherapy provision .The Pshychology encompasses a huge variety of aspects Including :communication skills, goal setting, imagery, personality theories and effective  inter-disciplinary practices which needs to be emphasized.

Psychology help in Understanding the kind of pain or discomfort the patient is going through.

·       Psychology helps in boosting motivation  in patients to overcome their pain

·       Psychology helps in building good communication skills between the doctor and patients.

·       Psychology helps in maintaining emotional bonding with patients.


Atlas Healthcare The Physio Company, Ghaziabad
By Shweta Pal

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