Sri Ramakrishna Physiotherapy Clinic

The clinic is located in Vanasthalipuram, and it’s a pretty straightforward place. We have some mats on the floor and a few benches where people sit to do their stretches. There are some weights on the rack and those large rubber balls that take up quite a bit of space. The room is usually filled with the sound of people counting their repetitions or the low hum of a machine. It isn't very large, so we have to be careful not to bump into each other. Most of our regulars live nearby, so we end up hearing a lot about what is happening in the neighborhood. We spend most of the day on our feet, showing people how to move their arms or legs better. Sometimes the fans aren't enough when it gets really hot outside, but we manage. There is a small desk in the corner where we keep the appointment book, which is mostly full of scribbles. The walls have some charts on them showing muscles and bones, though they are getting a bit yellow at the edges. It’s a practical space without any unnecessary decorations. We get a lot of natural light in the morning, which makes it feel a bit more cheerful. After a long day of helping people move, the place feels quiet once the last patient leaves and we start putting the equipment back in its place for tomorrow.