This episode features 29-year-old Physiotherapist – Tom Payton, who has been practicing musculoskeletal physiotherapy for the last 5 years, and currently working as a rehab consultant. Tom at very young age was a competitive athlete, and played a lot of footy – where he unfortunately experienced a lot of injuries, but also fortunately, it ultimately led to his passion and interest to become a physiotherapist.

Top Questions for Physiotherapist:

• 2:18 – What does a physiotherapist do? And what are the misconceptions on Physiotherapy?

• 7:41 – what does a normal day look like for you?

• 13:26 – what is the most challenging aspect of your role?

• 16:48 – what do you find rewarding about your work?

• 17:58 – how much training is required before you become independent in the workplace?

• 21:10 – does your job/career pay well?

• 30:21 – how do you prepare for this career pathway?

• 34:52 – when did you know this career path was right for you?

• 40:24 – What would you do differently if you had a chance to go back to University or highschool?

• 44:36 – Do you have any advice for students wanting to pursuit this career pathway?