Reza Ghannadan: What inspired me to become a physiotherapist

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Reza Ghannadan

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. I can truly say I love my job!

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.