the minimal effective dose of nagging

[ninevirtues]

In my orthopedic internship, my instructor Did. Not. correct people's form. She just didn't bother. I think she was wrong about that; I've noticed that people get much better results from exercise when they do it the right way.

Unfortunately, if I tell someone to do a calf stretch (for example), and I demonstrate it, 90% of the time they do it the wrong way (that will not help them). If I then correct their form, I sound like a nag; they feel like they did it wrong; I lose rapport with the patient and they feel unsuccessful.

So, I need to figure out how to teach common exercises in a way that DOES make people successful at them, and does NOT come across as constant nagging about form. Arg.

Comments

[sirst.livejournal.com]

I usually try the "here's what we are aiming for, where/what are you feeling" approach. "So you're feeling x, but for your goals[in my world, 'to help your problem' probably better in your world] y is a better way to go.

Also covers my butt if x is the better tactic for someone else. No so much right vs wrong, lots of this is the tool I want you to use. And if you can get them to ask "Why this tool?" then you've got a good sign they are receptive to what you are teaching.

Everything above sounds good too. Again with the "many tolls" thing. ;)

sorry, huh?

[ninevirtues.livejournal.com]

Confused. Might be good to chat about what you said?

Re: sorry, huh?

[sirst.livejournal.com]

Yah always best in person. Remind me about the "seated row script". :)