Khatta Meetha OT Talk-Dr SACHIN RATHOD

Introducing the second guest on my Saturday OT talk column is a young, very dynamic and a budding Occupational therapist who is following his passion and exploring the non mainstream areas of practice.His dedication and commitment to his work is appreciable.

Dr Sachin Rathod

Dr Sachin Rathod has completed his Bachelor in occupational therapy ( B.O.T.h) from

Seth G.S. Medical College and KEMh .

He is Founder and Director at 'Health and Fitness-at same place’.
www.healthfitot.com

Consultant Occupational therapist at Superfit Asia.

Consultant Occupational therapist at RAPTfx.

Consultant Occupational Therapist and Sports specific trainer at NSCI and Bombay Gymkhana.
He is also a Volunteer at Yash charitable trust- working with differently abled Adults

Among-st all this he is an adventurous person who goes on regular treks and expedition,maintains his fitness and is an excellent dancer.

So let's read his views further

1)What is your proud OT moment ?

All those moments when my patient(s) or client(s) recognised me as an Occupational Therapist.

2)What is your opinion on career opportunities for a fresh graduate in India?

Apart from Pediatrics practice, there are many fields where our post graduate students can make 

career, like in Sports, Industrial rehabilitation or in Corporate offices to assess posture and give intervention. I must say, OTist can  work as Pre-habilitational therapist who can teach techniques to avoid injuries in daily bases work or in sports.

3) What are the struggle that a fresh OT graduate faces in India ?

Recognition  and limited options  for work.

4)How can these be worked upon?

By spreading awareness about occupational therapy and our role in various field or conditions.

This can be done by taking free hands on workshops or stall at various event. And also organizing events. 

5)Sports and fitness being your area of interest,how do you view the role of Occupational therapy service to this?

Sports is an occupation of  a particular person, so as an  occupational therapist it's our job to help him/her to get back on field with the help of rehabilitation and also teach true techniques which can prevent future injuries ( Pre-habilitation).

As we know, if your posture is not correct they suffer from some physical discomfort which directly affect their productivity. So by analyzing and providing appropriate treatment you can increase their productivity.

Your highlights

*My professional experience: Count on the moments of learning than the years in it.

* I am fond of: Adventure

*I can leave you amazed with my: Work

*My free time passion: Innovation

P.S:I extend my gratitude to him for giving me time and putting efforts.Thank you for reading, see you all next Saturday with another guest.

-SSW