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Given the high demands of your role, how do you manage Could you discuss any cultural factors within the Thai-
to maintain a healthy work-life balance, particularly as a Indian community that might influence attitudes towards
parent? orthopaedic health and treatment?

Balancing work and family becomes more nuanced as life evolves. I’ve observed that older generations tend to have a more fixed
Previously, I didn’t worry much about work-life balance, often mindset regarding medical treatment preferences. They typically
working seven days a week with extra shifts and long hours, rely heavily on recommendations from peers or family when
including consecutive nights. Now, as a parent and with more selecting doctors, sometimes without thoroughly exploring all
life experience, I prioritise adjustments. I aim to reserve weekends available options. When it comes to treatment choices, there’s
for family time and keep one weekday free to drop off my daughter often a preference for non-invasive approaches, with surgery
at school. Setting boundaries after work hours helps me focus being avoided even when necessary. Additionally, there’s a notable
fully on family without bringing work home. It’s a collaborative inclination towards treating existing pain rather than prioritising
effort with my wife, who also works full-time, as we strive to find preventive measures. Shifting this mindset can be challenging.
a balance together.
What advice do you have for the community to prevent
What do you find yourself doing in your free time? common orthopaedic injuries and maintain joint health?

In my downtime, I find myself enjoying in simple pleasures that Prevention truly is the key when it comes to maintaining optimal
bring me peace and recharge my energy. I often find myself health. Every aspect of our daily routines, from posture to screen
reading comic books, playing musical instruments, indulging in time habits, can impact our bodies over time. That’s why I advocate
music, and watching television series. These activities offer me for incorporating regular exercise, maintaining a balanced diet, and
a chance to unwind and rejuvenate without the need for social scheduling routine check-ups into our lifestyles. It’s also important
interaction, allowing me to fully recharge my social battery for to stay mindful of any changes in our bodies
the demands of my job. and how they may affect our daily activities.
If something seems amiss, it’s essential not
Could you share with us some of your personal interests to hesitate in reaching out to a medical VIEW VIDEO:
outside of the healthcare industry? expert for guidance and support. By taking

Beyond work, I delve into topics like finances and money proactive measures and being attentive to
management, considering them crucial in today’s world. I also our bodies, we can mitigate potential health
stay updated on news and technological advancements, keenly risks and promote overall wellbeing.
following developments in these areas. Additionally, I have a strong
interest in watches, appreciating their craftsmanship and design.

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