Lesson 9: Non-verbal communication as a part of a professional interaction in Norwegian psychomotor assessment of chronic pain patient  

Learning pathway:

in the field of physiotherapy:  

In this lesson, you will learn how to do Norwegian psychomotor assessment through examining respiration, posture, function, palpation and autonomic nervous system reactions with a chronic pain patient and basics to interpret assessment results.  

In the field of communication:  

In this lesson, you will learn how to interpret and use a non-verbal communication with a patient. Especially how to give empathy, to be sensitive and use friendly touch as a part of a professional communication.   

Field of physiotherapy – Psychomotor physiotherapy (adults)