Here are a few reasons why NOT to lie to your physiotherapist about not doing your home exercise program:
- Your physiotherapist is not your school teacher. There is no grade. We won't judge. OK maybe just a little, but honestly we have seen PLENTY of people who haven't done their home exercises before, you aren't that different.
- We might start taking up more time looking for other causes: Maybe you have some neural tension... When really you just haven't bothered to drop that leg over the edge of the couch to stretch your hamstring!
- Your physiotherapist usually has an arsenal of exercises: we can change and tailor your routine if you are finding it hard to fit into your daily life. Make it shorter, or change the positions so it is easy to do at your desk, etc.
- The only person you are hurting is yourself! We are not giving a physiotherapy exercise program for OUR health!
- Last but not least: Your physiotherapist usually knows anyway.
OK, so here it is from my perspective. Your physio exercises are important. They may seem either far too easy or at the other end of the spectrum seem too overwhelming to do. But humour us... you might just see a faster improvement!
As always, thanks for reading, Rebecca
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