Im really passionate about becoming a sonographer, especially pediatrics. It’s a career I genuinely see myself doing long-term. I’m not going into it just for the money, Im trying to evaluate all aspects of this career before choosing.
Recently I’ve been seeing a lot of people say that sonography can be physically demanding, especially on the shoulders, wrists, and back. I’m quite petite, and it’s started to make me anxious that I might be more prone to injury or struggle physically in the role.
I don’t currently have any pain or health issues. This is more of a fear of what could happen. I’m trying to be realistic and think long-term, but at the same time I don’t want to give up on my dream due to a physical limitation.
I’ve been looking into ways to prevent injury (like ergonomics, strengthening, etc.), but I still feel unsure.
Has anyone here gone into sonography with similar concerns?
Does being smaller actually make a big difference in practice?