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Shukrullah Zeerak was only 17 years old when he lost part of his right leg in a landmine explosion in Afghanistan. He was inspired by the physiotherapists who helped him to train as a physio himself. He now works at the Red Cross Orthopaedic Centre in Kabul. He's also a consultant for Afghanistan's National Association for Physiotherapy, and helps coordinate the country's wheelchair basketball team.

Presenter: Jo Fidgen
Producer: Deiniol Buxton

Picture: Afghan physiotherapist Shukrullah Zeerak
Credit: Shukrullah Zeerak

Published on Monday, 14th October 2019.

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