Reza Ghannadan: What inspired me to become a physiotherapist

My inspiration comes from my desire to work with people, help solve simple-to-complex problems, and use my hands and other 'tools' to help people physically get back to the activity or sport they love.

After studying Kinesiology at SFU, I thought I wanted to be a physician. However, after attending Medical School for one semester, I realized it didn't have the 'hands-on' care I wanted to use in my practice. I soon discovered physiotherapy, and have never looked back. I think us physiotherapists are extremely lucky to be working in a profession that allows us to treat literally all types of injuries in all populations, whether young or old, sedentary or athletic, or accountant or doctor.

One of the greatest satisfactions anyone can have is knowing their help contributed to the recovery of another person. This is what Physiotherapy means to me.

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