Hi to everyone that has posted and to Always Believe,

I am sorry I am tardy to this thread, but I have found it a very interesting one to read just now.

I think all the comments have been great but there are two that I would like to emphasize that have already been said by others.

You have NOT failed. This program has failed YOU terribly. I would definitely state YOUR reasons for what they have perceived as "non-compliance". Oh, how different the attitude might be with the therapist if the tables were turned. If the therapist had YOUR pain and you insisted that they do the exercises to the fullest degree.

How easy it is for some to just chalk things up and say "non-compliant" rather than seek the reason for the lack of effort, such as PAIN.

I think in some cases, if a patient does not do everything demanded of them, they are immediately labeled as non-compliant when that may not be the case at all. Some people in the medical field just don't know what "non-compliant" really means and use it for any and all situations.

True non-compliance is more about the mind-set of a patient, not their limitations and abilities, or even the effort perceived. There is a BIG difference between, I don't want to do it, just because, and I don't want to push any further because I can't tolerate the pain that is being produced to do so. The first is I don't want to try. (non-compliant) The second is I want to try but the pain is too much to endure. (a compliant patient, but not meeting their expectations)

Patients also know what is beneficial and what is not, after having attempted certain tasks. The medical profession needs to have a little more respect for the patient. No one knows their body better than them. No one knows what they are feeling and the severity of their pain. If everyone in the medical field had a temporary personal experience of what they patient is enduring, I think there would be a lot more empathy.