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Why do you want to be a physiotherapist? correct answers - Always had a passion for fitness and
exercise, member and working at a gym for years; inspired by the way in which trainers I worked
with were helping their clients gain the strength to live healthy active lives
- Personal trainers, while they do help their clients with physical health which is commendable,
is also very sales based, selling ones personal merits as a trainer to gain business, which I was
not interested in
--- Interested in the problem solving aspect of fitness coaching, and figuring out how a certain
exercise could strengthen or mobilize specific muscles,
- More inspired by the physiotherapists I also worked alongside because I saw that their practice
was entirely focused on the patient's wellbeing and adressing specific health concerns in a
healthcare setting
- Experienced first hand in my own physiotherapy treatment and program for scoliosis pain how
addressing specific conditions through physiotherapy works to vastly improve pain and quality
of life
--- Admired the collaboration and education from my physiotherapist, and I was very interested
in learning how certain movements could strengthen or mobilize certain muscles or joints -
which I could help identify specific issues that a client has, perhaps an injury or a mobility or
strength issue that was limiting their ability to do what they wanted in their daily lives
---Realized through this experience that many people may be experiencing residual pain from
injuries or other health concerns due to not being addressing properly, and could greatly benefit
from physiotherapy, and I wanted to become a physiotherapist so that I could help improve their
quality of life in the same way
Why do you want to be a physiotheraphist and not another profession that is caring such as a
nurse or doctor correct answers - Doctors or nurses have important jobs that are crucial in
maintaining personal and public health and make positive differences in their patient's lives,
- My interest in physiotherapy began as a passion for fitness and exercise; fascinated learning
how muscles and bones work together and problem solving which exercises could improve
certain health concerns
- Realized by working with physiotherapists professionally and in my own PT treatment, how
those things can vastly improve people's level of pain or quality of life beyond just
musculoskeletal health concerns
- Admired the collabortative and educational approach to my own physiotherapy treatment,
which I think is a unique merit of physiotherapy. My physio repectfully educated me on my
specific condition and her reasoning behind the treatment, while getting my input and making
changes if something was not working. It made me feel as though I had autonomy in improving
my quality of life, and I wanted to do the same for others
- The variable work enivironments (hospital, clinics, gyms, offices, sports teams, home calls) are
also a unique benefit of physiotherapy
Pros and Cons of being a physiotherapist? correct answers Any career may have concerns or
benefits, but the benefits of a career in physiotherapy outweigh the concerns for me
Possible consequences:
, - Sacrifices in personal life to prioritize education and patients
- The requirement of continuing education means that studying must continue after graduation
- Cost of education
Positives:
- Physiotherapy is a fulfilling career that would allow me to help improve my patient's pain by
treating their specifc health concern and improving their quality of life
- A career where I can continue to explore and become educated in a field that I am already
passionate about and have experience in, fitness and exercise
- Hands on, continually changing work that will continue to be interesting
- Working and interacting with people in everyday practice
- The variety of options of specialities one can choose; sports physiotherapy, injury or surgery
rehabilitation, vestibular, cardiovascular
- The varietry of places one can work - hospitals, rehiabiltiation centres, clinics, schools, fitness
centres, nursing homes etc.
Why should we pick you
(Why does the course/uni suit you? &What can you bring the to the course?) correct answers
Why U of M is an attractive program:
- LOCATION - I was born and live in Winnipeg, and my family, who is my main support
system, is located here as well. I graduated from the U of M with my bachelor degree, and have
experience with both students and professors
- LEVEL OF EDUCATION GIVEN - combination of lectures, collaborative seminars or labs,
clinical practice and experience will ensure that physiotherapy education has both practical hands
on as well as theoretical knowledge
- THE CLINICAL PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES -
What can I bring to the course?
- Communication and collaboration skills - my understanding and empathetic personality,
experience in customer service in a related field at a fitness centre
- Work ethic and determination to prioritize and fully understand my studies
How do you manage stress or the courseload? correct answers - time management; plan weekly
and daily schedules of lectures or seminars to attend, self or group study periods, personal time
or work to keep on top of studies and ensure I do not need to rush to meet deadlines
- collaborate with classmates when appropriate to understand coursework and practice the
practical portion of the education, as well as communication, teamwork, and maintaining
professional relationships
- sleep management/ adequate rest; try to go to sleep and wakeup at same times each day, get 8
hours sleep, ensure I take occasional breaks from coursework
- exercise or be active to maintain physical and mental health, relieve stress (make sure to
schedule)
- time with family/friends to maintain crucial relationships
What qualities makes a good physiotherapist? correct answers QUALIFIED/REGISTERED W/
CPM
