Iam guilty of gesticulation. One might suppose that this habit makes me warm, agreeable and energetic. On the contrary, I worry it makes me an annoying conversational partner.

If you have not Googled “gesticulation” yet, here is the definition: “talking with your hands.” It is not a direct sign of a higher IQ, even though I wish it was. It may, however, lead to enhanced communication. My hands are not large, considering my height, but they are overactive. I once thought about becoming a hand model, but I could not get a grip on the job!

I notice my gestures, with some subjective embarrassment, as I communicate with my patients. My goal being their comprehension and compliance with assigned exercises or other instructions for mobility safety. Depending on their hearing abilities or cognit

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