…with mild cerebral palsy after brain damage was detected as a baby. Despite years of physiotherapy, Rebecca says Olivia's determination helped her become increasingly independent. "She'd worked so hard to get to where she was," Rebecca said. But shortly before Christmas 2024, Olivia caught chickenpox. After making a fu…

…called on stakeholders in the health sector to build on the enduring legacy of renowned physiotherapy pioneer, Pa (Dr.) Thompson Abayomi Oshin by embracing innovation, research and technology to strengthen rehabilitation services in Nigeria. The Chief Medical Director of UCH, Prof. Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo, made the call…

…Heritage Museum, a first-of-its-kind repository dedicated to preserving the history of physiotherapy in Nigeria and Africa. The institution described the facility as a lasting tribute to one of the continent’s foremost healthcare pioneers. Commissioning the museum at the Department of Physiotherapy, College of […] The…

…has a long-standing history with the national sports system, having previously led the physiotherapy department at Fann Hospital. He has served as Senegal's official team doctor since 2017, supporting the squad through three World Cups and five Africa Cup of Nations campaigns without prior incident.The medical controve…

…raised concerns over plans to introduce a diploma programme and a technicians' cadre in physiotherapy, warning that the move could compromise patient safety and the quality of rehabilitation services in Nigeria. The specialists argued that physiotherapy is a highly specialised healthcare profession that requires compre…