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How many languages do you speak?

  • SMARTPHYSIO
  • Sep 17, 2023
  • 1 min read

Updated: Sep 19, 2023


Running a multi-lingual practice with physiotherapists who speak one or more languages offers several advantages, both for the practice itself and for the patients. Multilingual physiotherapists can effectively communicate with a wider range of patients. Language barriers can hinder proper diagnosis and treatment, but having staff who can speak patients' languages ensures clearer communication and understanding of their needs. Multilingual staff are often more culturally sensitive, which is crucial in healthcare. They can better understand cultural nuances, beliefs, and practices, making patients feel more comfortable and respected. Patients are more likely to choose a practice where they can communicate comfortably and receive care that aligns with their cultural values and patients are more likely to adhere to treatment plans when they can fully understand the instructions and explanations provided by their physiotherapist. This can lead to better treatment outcomes. When patients feel heard and understood, their overall experience is more positive and miscommunication due to language barriers can lead to misdiagnosis and treatment errors. And here is a list of the languages that we speak and offer Physiotherapy clinic and Home Visiting Services Call us on 020 7435 4910 or check out www.smartphysio.co.uk #communication #languages #patientcare #homevisits #parkinsons #stroke #neurorehab



About Our Expert

Sammy Margo, Chartered Physiotherapist and Founder of SmartPhysio

Sammy Margo

​Founder and Director of Physiotherapy Services
Chartered Physiotherapist
MSc, MMACP, AACP, MCSP, HCPC

 

Sammy Margo is a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 30 years’ clinical experience. She has worked across the NHS, professional sport, and private practice, and was England’s first female physiotherapist to work in professional football.

Her areas of clinical expertise include:

  • Senior care and complex rehabilitation

  • Home visit and community-based physiotherapy

  • Sleep, recovery, and performance

  • Musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation


Sammy is a recognised sleep expert, a former spokesperson for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, and a regular contributor to national media including The Telegraph, The Guardian, Daily Mail, and Stylist. She is the author of The Good Sleep Guide.

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