Why I do this
Why I became a physiotherapist
I became a physiotherapist because I have seen what happens when the body breaks down and nobody helps you rebuild it.
My grandmother suffered two hip fractures. I watched a woman who had been sharp, active and full of life start to deteriorate, physically and mentally, because her body had failed her and the support wasn't there to bring her back.
I also suffered a back injury during my time in the army. I learned firsthand how a physical injury doesn't just hurt. It takes things from you. Your confidence. Your routine. Your sense of who you are.
Those two experiences are why I do this work. Not because it is a good career. Because I know what it costs when the body stops working, and I know what it means when someone finally helps you get it back.
