Orthopaedic and MSK Physiotherapist in Glasgow. All views are my own. I'm always cold.

Glasgow
Joined January 2020
"Oh, you're a physio? You must be so rich!" PAHAHAHAHA
Physio can be so boring at times.
Let's be honest - physios aren't the best at taking our own advice. But morning walks, especially in THIS WEATHER IN SCOTLAND, makes an absolute world of difference
"Oh hey, should I wear a jacket out in the rain today?" "It depends"
You know what's not dry? My lungs. First day of non COVID sickness and I am FLUURED
I'm currently working day 7/12 (because I love my job, obvs), but there are only so many ways to say "NOSE OVER TOES" before it becomes dry and meaningless
Thanks for the reminder, Google Photos. Taken approximately a year ago, this was the morning ritual before going into ICU in the thick of the 2nd wave. Mental.
Famous last words for any physio: "I've never let anyone fall" 🤦‍♂️
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THE DATIX JUST ISN'T WORTH THE SQUEEZE SO DON'T SAY IT
I'm currently working day 7/12 (because I love my job, obvs), but there are only so many ways to say "NOSE OVER TOES" before it becomes dry and meaningless
Universities: we have state of the art technology and facilities to help prepare you for your future career. Work: we don't have pens, please bring your own.
If I had a penny for every time someone ask me for physio advice outside of work, I might be able to afford petrol for this month.
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4 ways to be more productive: 👉 Lower your standards, they're probably too high 👉 Record and recite what you've learnt 👉 Make it fun so it doesn't seem like work 👉 Be yourself because nobody does that better than you do
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When I was a student, I hated respiratory physio with a passion - only to be made worse with the most degrading placement experience I've gone through. As a qualified physio, it's now my favourite. Here's what happened:
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7) Knowing where you stand You can't do everything to help. Sometimes you'll find out the hard way that you can't help, and that's okay. Knowing your limits can keep you calm under unfortunate clinical circumstances. Do what you can, as best as you can, and move on.
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8) COVID-19 A novel experience to work in COVID ICU but it'll stick with me for the rest of my life. Working in such unique times made everything more engaging and was the ultimate exercise in keeping a brave face through adversity.