Bored studying physio

[martin94]

Hi
im in first year and atm im really fucking bored studying physio. so far it seems that there is no room in the profession for using your brain, based on the at uni the dumbed down understanding of human physiology in basically all areas as well as placements at hospitals both private and public. I was initially drawn to the degree at the prospects of learning about the intricacies of the human body and how physical therapies are used to treat them but it seems in like everything you are just some other health specialists who knows mores' bitch. It seems like physio is more of a trade where you need to have a basic understanding of the mechanism of effect without a full understanding ie what an electrician is to an electrical engineer.

Basically what im asking is did anyone else find this ?
Does it get better ?
and and recommendations on what else i could do, seeing as medicine is fucking impossible to get into especially undergrad

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[Fyzzio]

Basically what im asking is did anyone else find this ?

No.

Does it get better ?

For you? Not very likely.

and and recommendations on what else i could do, seeing as medicine is fucking impossible to get into especially undergrad

Stop swearing, start using proper language and spelling and do me a favour: leave university ASAP. This is obviously not a profession for you.

Kind regards and good luck,
Fyzzio

[martin94]

"leave university ASAP"
probs won't, might change course though

[Fyzzio]

Oh absolutely.
I've seen too many people who go through with what they started just for the sake of it.
No point - find something that really interests you and start fresh.
Good luck and all the best for the future!!!

[physiobob]

Yep, keep the rant a little more constructive. As a first year you are eased in (if on a 3-4 yr course). Can't comment on any fast track courses but then they should in theory be even more jam packed.. Then the anatomy and physiology should get very hard indeed with masses to learn and tough exams. Don't bitch about the easy times, enjoy them while you can.

[sarahleeandrews]

Hi
im in first year and atm im really fucking bored studying physio. so far it seems that there is no room in the profession for using your brain, based on the at uni the dumbed down understanding of human physiology in basically all areas as well as placements at hospitals both private and public. I was initially drawn to the degree at the prospects of learning about the intricacies of the human body and how physical therapies are used to treat them but it seems in like everything you are just some other health specialists who knows mores' bitch. It seems like physio is more of a trade where you need to have a basic understanding of the mechanism of effect without a full understanding ie what an electrician is to an electrical engineer.

Basically what im asking is did anyone else find this ?
Does it get better ?
and and recommendations on what else i could do, seeing as medicine is fucking impossible to get into especially undergrad

Are you studying in Australia? In England we do hardly any hands on learning. If you are truly interested in understanding the potential of therapy I suggest you research some good books not on the syllabus, if your course is anything like mine, which I imagine it is! It is amazing what hands and exercise can do, but I had to learn it all and discover it by applying it on myself! Once I learned this stuff, I was truly shocked for example we do not even learn anatomy trains. I know the scientific research has a long way to go, but come on people, a dissection where you clearly see the fascia linking the muscles, and an ancient movement system which is based around them (yoga)!! Problem I think is, that the best way I find to assess for therapy, is by feeling and intuition, which is too spiritually minded for science. To be quite frank, I was falling asleep in lectures at uni, and I find most scientific writing on the subject very slow, dry and wordy. My course was government funded, but I felt it a great shame that such talented people as my fellow students were, and some of the lecturers, are missing out big time. Don't give up on physical therapy if you are interested, it is much much needed by many people!!

[martin94]

yes i'm in australia, the worst part is that on my pracs i've watched what the physios do and it seems so mundane, is private practice more what i'm looking for ?

[sarahleeandrews]

yes i'm in australia, the worst part is that on my pracs i've watched what the physios do and it seems so mundane, is private practice more what i'm looking for ?

erm, could be, depends what you are really interested in. I have done a sports massage qualification which includes techniques that can be used more in private practise. Doing that course was the turning point for me, as it was everything hands on I thought previously I would be learning on the physio course. There would also be more opportunity if it is therapeutic exercise you are interested to do pilates or yoga or tai chi style classes or assess for individualised exercises. I think you have just got to think that time is limited and that these techniques are all about rehabilitating someone, to allow them to prevent being injured or ill again, which takes a lot of time! What I learned on my course is more about overseeing and assisting with someone's safe recovery from injury/illness, rather than teaching them how to be maximally fit and healthy.

Both are interesting, challenging jobs, it just depends where your heart lies. For me, I wanted to help people be the best they can be, as I do not like seeing people get ill and injured again and again, as so many do with chronic illness. I didn't find the practical work on my course boring, I just feel in my heart that it was not fulfilling quite what I envisioned the role of the physiotherapist to be. Physiotherapist means natural therapies in Greek I was told, and so many therapies used within hospitals I do not feel really fit into this. I mean physiotherapy began after all through the use of massage, and now it is not taught on all courses. I hate to say it, but things must be going slightly backwards. Perhaps this is necessary for reasons beyond my understanding, but right now, I see lots of other alternative therapists/body workers out there doing what I thought I would be learning as a physio. Nurses and care assistants can walk people, and suction people, and they can give advice on recovery times. Where is the specialist role of the physio? Neurological rehab is another area of interest of mine, as the need to understand natural movement is very important and I feel this is the strongest area of the physio atm.

[Fyzzio]

Nurses and care assistants can walk people, and suction people, and they can give advice on recovery times. Where is the specialist role of the physio?

?? Could you explain this please?
Do you feel the role of Physio, never mind Specialist Physio, is to walk people, suction people or give advise on recovery times?

If I take someone for a walk then it is to assess or review their walking; if I suction someone then it is because I have just managed to free copious amounts of sputum; if I give advise, it is not solely confined to recovery times and I would not want a care worker to advise on this either.

I think I know what you mean, but it might pay for others if you explain statements like that a bit further. :-)

Cheers, Fyzzio

[ginger]

" is private practice more what i'm looking for ?"

I truly doubt you will ever find out Martin.