Physiotherapist - Dr. Denish Chauhan

Working as a physiotherapist here in Kutch means I see a lot of different people every day. Dr. Denish Chauhan is the name, and I’ve been doing this for a good bit of time now. My days are mostly spent helping people move their arms or legs again after they’ve had some kind of injury. It’s a lot of hands-on work. I don't have a massive clinic with flashing lights or anything; it’s more about the stretches and the exercises we do right here in the room. Kutch is a big area, but word travels fast between neighbors. People come in complaining about back pain or a stiff neck from their jobs. I just sit them down and we get to work on the movements. Sometimes it takes a few weeks, sometimes it takes much longer. It isn't magic, just a lot of repetitive motion and sticking to the plan. I try to keep things simple. No need for big medical words that nobody understands. I just tell them what to do and hope they actually do the exercises at home. Most of them probably don't, but we try anyway. The weather here can be tough on people’s joints, I’ve noticed over the years. Especially when it gets really dry. My space is quiet, which helps when people are in pain and just want to focus. I’ve seen kids and old folks alike. It’s steady work and I like being part of the Kutch community. People know where I am if they need help.