Physiotherapists are a very mobile profession who often go abroad for their postgraduate education or progressing their career. Whilst scholarships, getting to know other physiotherapy settings and better working conditions might be a pull factor, is there a time to consider coming back to your home country? Some physiotherapists decide to move back after a short period abroad, others stay for a many years before returning and others settle and never return to practice in their home country. Working and living in a different culture can be challenging, but returning to your home country after having practised abroad might be experienced as a reverse culture shock and impact your professional identity. Factors like career opportunities, pay, professional autonomy might all be factors influencing the decision on whether to return to the home country or not. This session explores the wider impact of professional mobility and what it means for physiotherapy research, policy and practice.
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