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Commentary

L Riolo, PhD, PT, NCS, is Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health and Natural Sciences, Quinnipiac College, Hamden, CT 06518

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Sluijs and colleagues have embarked on the study of a vital aspect of physical therapy practice. It is encouraging to see the study of patient compliance in our literature. Therapists need to consider behavioral aspects of practice in order to be effective. Much of the literature exploring social cognitive and motivational theories is applicable to patient care, yet to date has appeared primarily in the educational and psychological domains. This material should become more prevalent in our literature as therapists consider the implications of their responsibility as patient motivators and educators. The influence therapists can have on patient compliance is tremendous and should be explored. In this commentary, I will review the authors' findings and relate them to social cognitive and motivational theories. I will reiterate the findings' importance and application to physical therapy practice and research.

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