Hello, my friends, It has been a while here. How are you guys doing? Well, today I want to share with you my journey as a student of physiotherapy and what really motivated me to go for this career.
I always had the desire to be part of something that made a meaningful impact in people’s lives. I didn’t just want a job; I wanted a career where I could contribute to healing, hope, and transformation, which would stand out clearly from surgery and operations because I literally hate the sight of blood and similar things. Rather, it was a decision born out of my own personal experience, observation, and a deep-seated passion to help others. Let me tell you more about it.
During my secondary school years, that was about 9 years ago. My pastor had an accident on his motorcycle while coming back home after he went out to watch a football match. He sustained a severe injury that greatly affected his ability to walk. I'd watch him struggle to walk, which was absolutely difficult for him due to the pain and instability of his injury, but what gave him hope was the incredible transformation he got through his physiotherapy program. I can still remember the first time he walked without assistance after weeks of therapy. It felt almost miraculous to me as a young boy then. The physiotherapists who worked with him were not just treating his muscles or joints; they were restoring his independence and dignity as well.
That experience alone planted a permanent seed in my heart, making me realize that physiotherapy wasn’t about caring for bones or physical exercises. it was about rebuilding lives. It showed me how science and compassion could work hand in hand to change the course of someone's future. To me, that was truly wonderful. As I grew older and had to make a career choice, there was no hesitation. I knew I wanted to become a physiotherapist.
Later, I got admission to study the course at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, and that marked the beginning of a more structured journey into this profession. As a student, I have come to appreciate the depth and breadth of physiotherapy even more. It is a dynamic and evolving field in my country, Nigeria, that combines knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and psychology. Everything I have been learning from my lectures, clinical postings, and patient interactions teaches me something new about the human body.
Honestly, this path has its own hard nuts to crack. It has not been without its challenges. There are days when the workload feels overwhelming, especially balancing long hours of clinical postings with heavy academic demands. There are moments of self-doubt when I wonder if I have what it takes to truly make a difference. Yet, in those moments, I always return to my "why," the deep, personal reason I chose this path.
One important thing that I want you to take away from this is that physiotherapy has taught me important life values such as patience, empathy, resilience, and the importance of listening, which is beyond the technical skills. I have come to realize that my patients are not just cases to be treated; they are individuals with stories, fears, and dreams. So, if I understand their problems, this makes all the difference between being a good physiotherapist and a great one.
But in all, today I am proud to say that I am on the right path. Yes, my journey is still ongoing, though, and I know there is much more. But every day, whether in the classroom or the clinic, I see the shadow of the impact I will make in the future. That is more than enough motivation for me.
So, guys, choosing physiotherapy was one of the best decisions of my life, even though there was a point when I doubted if I could continue due to fear. But now, I look forward to the day I can stand beside a patient, just like those therapists did for my pastor, and help them take their first independent steps toward a better life.
Thank you all for reading till this very end. i really appreciate that !!
