[agabor]

Hey everyone,

I'm having to start thinking of my future career plans and college majors and such (I'm only a freshman, but I have to declare next year). Originally, I had wanted to go into either physical therapy or dietetics (and/or either of those working with animals).

Would having a history of TOS be a detriment/hardship for trying to become a PT? Should I switch my focus to nutrition?

Dilemmas dilemmas...If you guys could help I would really appreciate it!

[Jomar]

A million dollar question...

I know for me, at the mild but chronic stage I'm at , I know I'd require something a variety of tasks.
Nothing anchored to a desk, piles of paperwork or production quotas.
Part time would be preferred if finances allow.

Some computer work might be able to be done with voice recognition software - like writing up dietetic notes and meal plans for clients??
If working for a business you probably have to get permission to use VR or any other ergonomic gadgets at the work place.

Movement & variety is what I'd need.

A lot depends on where you are at with symptoms/pain and how you respond with maintaining a low level of both.

I've gotten back into painting the last few years, more as a hobby and something creative to do.
But who knows maybe some day I'll have some to sell locally.
But it is usually hrs/day of painting and a day or 2 off, mainly to study on the next part & take a break for my arms.

[mspennyloafer]

pt might be tricky because if you do manual therapy (?) its like a lot of bending over massage type stuff

[Sheri_TOS]

My suggestion is to talk with an experienced physical therapist and nutritionist. I think PT would be hard on the hands and arms. There are career paths in all fields that we may not realize. For instance, you can go on to manage a physical therapist office so your patient hours are limited but the flip side is the amount of desk work increases with being a manager.

If you live near a physical therapy program and/or a nutrition program, try to make contact with an instructor. They're experienced in the field and have chosen to become instructors.

[kellysf]

What about some type of counselor? You don't have to spend much time on the computer. The primary activity is listening deeply. I was an attorney and that was a horrible fit. Too much typing, reviewing documents, writing, long sedentary periods at my desk. I think you need something with some variety so you can move around and something that is not document based.

Good luck,
Kelly