
03/12/2025
About two years ago, Christopher Johnson recommended I read a pivotal study for my practice—not on runner treatment protocols or objective tests, but on the power of a therapeutic alliance. ✌️
As a provider, fostering this alliance is one of the most important ways to help patients return to their activities and reach their goals. ✅
Four key qualities define this connection: being present, receptive, genuine, and committed. These aren’t difficult to embody, but they require attention to detail—showing you truly care. 🤝
If you’re a runner dealing with an injury, seek out providers who demonstrate these qualities. And if I’m not the right fit to help, I’ll be committed to finding the right provider for you. 👍
If you’d like to read the study, here’s the source:
Miciak M, Mayan M, Brown C, Joyce AS, Gross DP. The necessary conditions of engagement for the therapeutic relationship in physiotherapy: an interpretive description study. *Archives of Physiotherapy.* 2018;8(3). https://doi.org/10.1186s40945-018-0044-1