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THE PHYSIOTHERAPISTS: KNOW YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS (Part 6)

Physiotherapists, also known as Physical Therapists, are licensed healthcare professionals who specialize in helping individuals restore, maintain and maximize physical strength, function, movement and overall well-being. They do this through patient-centered care, advanced physical assessment and tailored therapeutic techniques that go beyond what many imagine.

They are not just massagers. That is a serious misconception that needs urgent correction. Their field is a blend of science, anatomy and rehabilitative skill, designed to bring healing to those who suffer from pain, disability or movement disorders.

To become a physiotherapist in Nigeria, one must earn a Bachelor of Physiotherapy or Doctor of Physiotherapy degree from an accredited university. The training spans over five or six rigorous years including both classroom education and intensive clinical rotations. After graduation, they undergo a compulsory one-year internship under the supervision of experienced professionals before being licensed to practice. Some go further into specializations such as orthopaedic physiotherapy, neurological physiotherapy, pediatric physiotherapy, cardiovascular and pulmonary physiotherapy, and even geriatric and sports physiotherapy. This wide scope proves they are much more than people who simply “press bodies”.

Physiotherapists work in hospitals, clinics, sports centers, rehabilitation homes, private practice and even academic institutions. Their patients range from accident survivors who have lost mobility, to stroke patients re-learning movement, to children with cerebral palsy, to athletes recovering from injuries, to the elderly seeking strength and balance. They use methods such as manual therapy, electrical stimulation, exercise prescription, hydrotherapy, postural correction and ergonomic education to return the body to function and reduce pain.

In a world where surgery and drugs often take center stage, physiotherapists stand tall as healers who remind us of the body’s own resilience. They are an indispensable part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Without them, recovery is often incomplete. Their impact in improving quality of life, promoting independence and reducing long-term healthcare costs is profound and undeniable.

So the next time you see a physiotherapist, do not refer to them as massagers. They are healthcare professionals, trained to treat with their hands, minds and science. They are the ones who help people rise again when sickness or injury brings them low.

Mention any Physiotherapist that you know. What do you have to say to them?

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