Important psychological skills/techniques for physiotherapists to learn
| Skill/technique | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 = Not important; 5 = Very important. | ||
| Setting realistic goals | 4.15 | 1.32 |
| Understanding individual motivation | 4.02 | 1.17 |
| Creating variety in rehabilitation exercises | 4.00 | 1.30 |
| Encouraging positive self thoughts | 3.82 | 1.15 |
| Reducing stress/anxiety | 3.76 | 1.12 |
| Enhancing listening skills of physiotherapist | 3.76 | 1.21 |
| Using effective communication | 3.63 | 1.19 |
| Teaching concentration skills | 3.30 | 1.23 |
| Teaching muscular relaxation techniques | 3.25 | 1.26 |
| Reducing depression | 3.06 | 1.23 |
| Teaching the use of mental imagery | 2.92 | 1.24 |
| Teaching emotional control strategies | 2.92 | 1.18 |
| Enhancing self confidence of injured athlete | 2.91 | 1.02 |
| Improving social support for the athlete | 2.26 | 1.12 |