BRIEF HISTORY
The Department of Physiotherapy in Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta was set up on the 1st of September, 2008 as a unit. It had a gymnasium and a consulting room at the inception, staffed by a Physiotherapist, who was the Head of the Unit. It later metamorphosed into a full department. In August 2009, an extension was established at the Lantoro Annex. Over the years, the department has grown in service delivery, staff, space and equipment.
Physiotherapy Department is involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients/clients with medical conditions amenable to physical therapy such as geriatrics, neurological, musculoskeletal, paediatrics and cardio-respiratory conditions. It also involves the psychosocial wellbeing of patients/clients during rehabilitation.
PHILOSOPHYAND OBJECTIVES Philosophy
Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with identifying and maximising quality of life and movement potentials within the spheres of promotion, prevention treatment/ intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation.
It involves exercising clinical judgment and informed interpretation of diagnostic tests, subjective and objective examinations to obtain physical diagnosis and plan treatments.
Objectives
To provide physiotherapy services to individuals within the hospital and its environs in circumstances where movement and function are impaired by injury, disease, aging or environmental factors.
To use clinical experience and evidence-based practice to restore, and ultimately achieve multidimensional health and wellbeing.
To use holistic, patient centered approach for effective management in cooperation with the multidisciplinary team.
FUNCTIONS
The Department performs the following functions:
Provision of physiotherapy services to the general public, patients, members of staff and their relatives.
Training and education of professionals, patients, caregivers on modalities, interventions and activities that boost physical and mental health, and social participation and wellbeing.