Who Is A Physiotherapist?

A physiotherapist is a person who has gone through a rigorous Academic program in Physiotherapy in a University or equivalent Institution in Nigeriaor Abroad; after which he/she is conferred with a Diploma, Bachelors degree (B.Sc., PT, BPT or BMR), Master of Physical Therapy degree (MPT) or a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).
The normal course of the various Academic programs spans from 3-years for a Diploma (phased out in Nigeriain 1977), 4 or 5-years for a Bachelors (All programs in Nigerianow are 5-years leading to BPT or BMR Professional degree. A 1-year Internship under the supervision of Senior and Licensed Physiotherapists in Accredited Health Centers follows upon graduation from a Schoolof Physiotherapy. This is done with a temporary License. After this, the Physiotherapist is then qualified to be fully registered and licensed by the Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Registration Board of Nigeria (MRTRB) to practice in Nigeria.

Ensure that your attending Therapist is licensed. Every licensed physiotherapist are to display in a conspicuous place in their facility their current Practice License.

Where To Find A Physiotherapist

Licensed Physiotherapists can be found practicing their profession in any of the following facilities:-

  • Teaching hospitals,
  • Specialist Hospitals such as the National Orthopedic Hospitals, etc.
  • General Hospitals across the nation
  • Private Hospitals
  • Private Physiotherapy Clinics nationwide
  • Research Centers
  • Sport Medicine Centers nationwide
  • Sports/Football Clubs
  • Universities offering Physiotherapy academic programs
  • Physical Fitness Centers
  • Industrial Clinics, etc.

For further information on how to locate a licensed Physiotherapist, contact:

The National President,
National Executive President,
Ezeltherapy clinic,
27, Obagi cresent, GRA phase II
Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Mobile: +234(0)8056264770, +234(0)8023149394
Email: ezeltherapy@hotmail.com

Secretary General,
The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy
Department of Physiotherapy,
University of Benin Teaching Hospital,
P.M.B. 1111, Benin City, Edo State. Nigeria
Telephone: +234(0)52601615
Email: toyewunmi@nigeriaphysio.org

The Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Registration Board of Nigeria,
Federal Medical Compound,
Muritala Mohammed Way,
Yaba, Lagos
P.O. Box 3728, Surulere, Lagos. Nigeria
Tel: +234(0)1-7940608, +234(0)8023099072
Email: mrtbnigeria@hotmail.com