final entry

I really enjoyed my this rural placement. Initially I was nervous about being in the country however I thought it was a good experience. I learnt a lot about workers compensation issues and pilates! It has encouraged me to look into doing a course in pilates so hopefully I can eventually take classes! I was concerned about my time management and confidence while on prac. I found both improved over the course of the 5 weeks. Initially my supervisor gave me twenty minutes to do a subjective and objective on patients and I was taking just over ten minutes to get through the subjective! Towards the end of my time at the practice I was able to complete both in that time and do a much more thorough objective. I also felt my confidence improved as my educational skills and interaction with patients became easier and I was less nervous. I learnt a great deal about the musculoskeletal side of phsyiotherapy and now know a few extra tips and techniques that we do not get to cover at uni!