I'm a physiotherapist. I didn't just desire to become a physiotherapist out of the blue. Something happened that made me love physiotherapy and sparked my desire to become a physiotherapist. Let me share a story.
Some years ago, a family friend had an accident. He had a terrible fall and it affected his spinal cord. He was rushed to the hospital, and luckily, they were able to keep him alive. Unfortunately, because his spinal cord was affected, him and his family were told that he wouldn't be able to walk.
This was such a devastating news. He was the bread winner for his family. His immediate family and even extended family members all depended on him. Not being able to walk meant he wouldn't be able to provide for his family. He needed to be able to walk if he was to do his job, but with his situation, he couldn't.
I felt sorry for him and his family. It was a situation that would make anyone sad if they heard of it. Eventually, it was suggested that he should start physiotherapy. There was a chance that he could walk with Physiotherapy. I hadn't heard about physiotherapy back then, so I had to research about it. I loved the idea of it at first, but I didn't really resonate with it.
He was a really close family friend, so I got to witness his rehabilitation. It wasn't an easy journey at first. However, he and his family were all determined and patient with the process. He also had amazing physiotherapists. They were very caring, encouraging and they always pushed him to do more.
After a while of physiotherapy, he was able to stand. It was a minor progress but it was huge for all of us. Seeing him stand brought so much hope for the family. It was like a miracle. After some more months, he began taking small steps. He was able to take steps whenever he held on to something. It took months of consistent physiotherapy to get to that level.
Next thing, he was able to walk on his own. The joy on the faces of everyone involved was contagious. It was a big milestone. Sometime ago, we almost gave up on him walking, and then there he was, walking on his own. I fell in love with Physiotherapy there and then. No surgery or medication would have been able to give him his ability to walk back, but physiotherapy did.
I wanted to be able to do this for others, I wanted to give families hope. That's why I decided to pursue a career in physiotherapy. I can say that that event (watching him recover) was a turning point for me. It made me who I am today. It helped me forge my own path in life. I strived to graduate as a physiotherapist, and everyday, I try to become a better physiotherapist. I try to improve on a daily basis.
I am happy that today, I am able to give people hope when it seems like all hope is lost. It is such a great feeling.
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