Batch (Year of joining) 2014-15
Could you describe one of your typical workdays?
I am currently working in a private clinic. With me, every session has to be fun. Be it an 8:30 A.M. or a 6:30 P.M. appointment, the energy levels and the smile needs to be constant. I feel the best way to convince a client into believing in your therapy is by breaking the ice by cracking a lame joke. That puts them and their pain at ease.
What parts of your job do you find most challenging?
After leaving college, one of the toughest challenges I have faced is while treating the population age group of 25-45 years. Mind you, this group is so educated about everything that you need to have your anatomy and biomechanics at the tip of your tongue. I will not deny the fact that there were times, when I was afraid whether the patient would come back to me or not. But that’s how a fresher’s life is. It’s all a part of learning.
What is the most rewarding or enjoyable part of your job?
Since I deal with musculoskeletal and sports injuries, I tend to do a lot of manual therapy. The decrease in pain levels of the client within 1 to 3 sessions, ability to do their ADLs without discomfort and that smile on their faces with a kind thank you is the most rewarding thing for me, apart from the monthly salary! 😛
Considering all the people you’ve met in your field, what personal attributes are essential for success?
Dressing, Confidence, Communication, Listening.
What do you wish you would have known your first day of graduate school?
Breaking the communication barrier is difficult but rewarding, have a gentle attitude, and gradually wean of taking help of others and become independent with your treatment. I wish I would have known, how magical this noble profession of ours is. Note to my younger self: all those sleepless nights and 18 hours of sitting on the study table will be worth it in the future.
What preparation would you recommend for someone who wants to advance in this field?
I highly recommend taking at least a year of work experience before doing your masters, as this will let you know if you can slog yourself for 8-9hrs a day and if you actually build up interest in this, to do it for as long as you can.
What professional journals and organizations should I be aware of?
Very interesting question! To be able to provide evidence based treatment you need to be constantly on the go with the top physiotherapy journals like IJP, JP, etc. Pages on Instagram and Twitter are also very handy in learning new things for example the PHYSIO TUTORS, but be cautious.
How did the institute help you be who you are today?
The foundation of my basics was formed here, I learnt the importance of being punctual the hard way and the exposure to variety of cases is a plus.
What developments do you see in your field that could affect future opportunities?
Robots!
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