reflective journal; number 3 wk1

1.
Today I was asked to help run a knee class for TKR patients. I thought I did a good job at running the class, as I knew the general exercises that were used and was able to communicate well with all the patients to correct their techniques and teach different exercises. It was a little hard at first to push the patients as they were all in a lot of pain but my supervisor helped me push those who could do more and how to explain the reason they needed to be pushed to accelerate their rehabilitation.

2.
I think I was good at encouraging the patients to push themselves further, showing them empathy but also explaining the importance of the exercises. I think I can improve on my goniometry as I needed to push the patients to get to their true end of range to get an accurate measure of their ROM. as with further encouragement they were able to get more ROM at their EOR. Next time I will be more encouraging to the patients to try and flex their knees further before I measure.

3.
I felt quite comfortable and confident in helping to run the class, as I was becoming more familiar with the exercises the patients did and I had my supervisor there if I needed to ask any questions or needed guidance.

4.
I would just make sure I push the patients to their full potential and not underestimate what they can do.

5.
make sure I encourage patients to push themselves further as later today when I was seeing another patient who was reluctant to participate in her exercises as I was persistent in my encouragement towards her she was able to complete her exercises successfully.

6.
overall I was quite happy with how today went, I learnt a lot and I have given more responsibilities which has been helpful in furthering my knowledge.