Is Physiotherapy a Good Career Option?

 

Physiotherapy is a booming field in India and abroad and because of people are getting the best results with post-operative physiotherapy care.

 

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Pursuing a globally recognized course of physiotherapy would train the students in addressing- Musculoskeletal disorders, Neurological disorders, Cardio-thoracic disorders, Sports injuries, Pediatric disorders. 

Evidence-based practice is done in this field; skilled and well-trained physiotherapists are in great demand worldwide owing to the growth of the healthcare sector and tertiary care in the global market.

So, this professional degree is a chance to become and grow as an efficient professional who works to relive the pain of humans and their sufferings of daily living.

Physiotherapists are in demand and are required in each department of a hospital, be it ICU, gynecology, pediatrics, and many more, and they can also work independently. 

As a physiotherapist you can enjoy flexible working hours as a consultant, choosing the number of hours you work every day. 

“You are trained in maneuvers and techniques to help the patients. Physical stature does not decide your success, your skills do!”.

Increasing scope!

·  Aging populations

  It is predicted that by 2050 combined senior and geriatric global population will be around 2.1 billion. Old age brings aches and pains and ensuring a happy, healthy life requires being active and exercising regularly.

 Physical therapy is a way of making this possible for them and thus comes the role of a physiotherapist.

 

· Rehabilitation- Increasing Demand

 With the advancement in modern medicine, surviving serious illnesses is more possible than ever before. However, managing pain and rehabilitating those in recovery is as important, and this can only be achieved by physiotherapy.

 

·  ‘Brain Drain’

With many physiotherapy graduates from the developing nations choosing to leave their home countries to work in developed countries like the US and Canada, demand for physical therapists is especially high in developing countries.

This also means that the scope in physical therapy in the less developed world is much higher and perhaps even more rewarding.

Studying to become a physical therapist/physiotherapist is an excellent option for those who want to work in a globally in-demand profession, and to serve society.

Treatments prescribed by the physiotherapist:

 Depending on the patient’s situation and problem, a physiotherapist makes an elaborate plan for treatment/rehabilitation

Some of the common treatments include:

 - Joint manipulation to decrease pain and stiffness and increase mobility and flexibility.

 - Soft tissue mobilization and deep fascial massage.

 - Muscle re-education to improve basic functions 

 - Exercises designed to strengthen muscles improve mobility.

 - Taping and strapping 

 - Hydrotherapy

 - Acupuncture

 - Electrotherapy, and many more

 

Being a physiotherapist is a very heart-warming profession, but you will have your share of hardships as well. Sometimes your treatment plan will show the desired results, other times it will be fruitless. 

But gratitude from patients and their families will always follow you and make you feel proud and content.

 So always be willing to learn and be prepared to face new challenges. 

The scope of this field is growing like a child, which is unstoppable.

 

-Written by:
Ms. Radha Sharma (Batch-2017)