Bec Phillips is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and educator at Charles Sturt University. In this episode, Bec reflects on her fascinating career in physiotherapy and public health, including her work supporting the health of people in rural Kenya.
Bec then explores her PhD research findings and provides practical tips for physiotherapists to help us understand how different types of people adhere to their rehab plans.
Thanks, Bec for a great conversation. You can use the timestamps below to jump to relevant sections and follow the links below to find out more about Bec and her work.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Bec
9:11 Improving the health of people in Kenya – problem solving and applying physiotherapy skills on a global scale
22:30 How do you define adherence to rehabilitation?
27:50 What influences adherence in people with Achilles tendinopathy?
30:30 Profiles of people with low, moderate and high adherence. Practical considerations for helping different types of people adhere to their rehab plans
43:45 Collaborating with the patient about their health needs – not a consultancy
44:35 Can you help everyone?
46:40 What factors influence adherence?
56:00 Teaching patients how to build habits if they don’t have one.
59:00 Final thoughts
Read more about Bec here: https://science-health.csu.edu.au/schools/health-exercise-sports/staff/profiles/physiotherapy/rebecca-phillips
Follow Bec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-phillips-b9b361175/?originalSubdomain=au
Follow Bec on Instagram @moving_free_physio
Read Bec’s research:
Phillips, R., Hilton, C., Sousa Filho, L. F., Farlie, M., Morrissey, D., & Malliaras, P. (2024). Behaviour change and rehabilitation adherence in adults with tendinopathy: a scoping review. Disability and Rehabilitation, 46(25), 6021-6033.
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This is a discussion aimed at health professionals and health professional students. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.
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