I am in a european country but since there could be potential fellow physios who know me out there I prefer to not specify my exact location.

I appreciate your replies very much. Whilst I agree that physiotherapy is a globally translatable skill the protectionism measures applied by countries and the insurance companies makes career development very hard. Salaries for example, to have to return to newly qualified salaries and having to pay babysitting fees greater than your salary in addition to having to fund course privately makes returning to work prohibitive and this again doesn't do much for the self esteem.

Thanks for the words of wisdom, this opportunity to chat to fellow physios has really helped me feel that I am not so isolated which in itself is hugely relieving.