I opened this thread for physiotherapy students to give their insight about the course after I discovered that I have not come across such threads before , especially from ppl who are well versed in it. Your views are appreciated . Those who are aspiring to study medical rehabilitation are also welcome.

Hello, physiotherapist in the house. I'm really happy seeing a thread here for Physiotherapy. I just gained admission to study med rehab.

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I noticed that there isn't much usually said about physiotherapy , so feel free to share any info about it thanks.

Hello guys, I recently gained admission to study physiotherapy, I'll be looking forward to learn from senior colleagues . Glad to be here

toluxe0075:
Hello guys, I recently gained admission to study physiotherapy, I'll be looking forward to learn from senior colleagues . Glad to be here

hey! Me too. Which of the universities?

Tuneprice:
hey! Me too. Which of the universities?

Ui and you?

ABOUT PHYSIOTHERAPY.
WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY?
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that assesses, diagnoses, treats, and works to prevent disease and disability through physical means.
Physiotherapists are experts in movement and function who work in partnership with their patients, assisting them to overcome movement disorders, which may have been present from birth, acquired through accident or injury, or are the result of ageing or life-changing events.
Physiotherapy can help recover from injury, reduce pain and stiffness, and increase mobility.
A physiotherapist can also help you prevent
further injury by listening to your needs and working with you to plan the most appropriate treatment for your condition, including setting
goals and treatment outcomes.
As first contact practitioners, a doctor's referral is not necessary to see a physiotherapist. Physiotherapists, doctors,
and other health professionals will often work as part of a team to plan and manage treatment for a specific condition.
The follow diseases are areas a physiotherapist can work:
-Arthritis
-Asthma
-Back pain
-Breathing problems
-Cancer
-Cardiovascular Conditions (including post
heart attack, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease (COPD), and pneumonia)
-Cerebral palsy
-Chronic Pain
-Concussions
-Dementia
-Diabetes
-Education and health promotion
-Falls & Fractures
-Geriatrics (care of the elderly)
-High Blood Pressure
-Incontinence
-Intensive Care
-Long-term conditions
-Mental health
-Multiple Sclerosis
-Neck Pain
-Neurological Conditions (stroke, concussions, spinal injury, Parkinson’s disease),
-Occupational Health
-Orthopaedics and trauma
-Osteoporosis
-Paediatrics (children)
-Recovery after major surgery
-Rehabilitation
-Sports
-Vestibular Disorders (dizziness)
-Workplace health
...And many others

What sort of treatment do Physiotherapists use?
Physiotherapists are trained to assess your condition, diagnose the problem, and help you understand what’s wrong. Your treatment plan will take into account your lifestyle, activities, and general health.
The following are common treatment methods physiotherapists may use:
-Exercise programs to improve mobility and strengthen muscles
-Joint manipulation and mobilisation to reduce pain and stiffness
-Muscle re-education to improve control airway clearance techniques and breathing exercises
-Soft tissue mobilisation (massage)
-Acupuncture
-Hydrotherapy
-Assistance with use of aids, splints, crutches, walking sticks and wheelchairs.

Where do physiotherapists work?
Physiotherapists work in all sectors of healthcare, including public hospitals, private practice, rehabilitation centres, sporting clubs and community health centres.

xoella:
I noticed that there isn't much usually said about physiotherapy , so feel free to share any info about it thanks.

which university are you and what level?

Tuneprice:
which university are you and what level?

Tuneprice:
which university are you and what level?

Tuneprice:
which university are you and what level?

Am in obafemi awolowo university

Tuneprice:
which university are you and what level?

Tuneprice:
which university are you and what level?

Tuneprice:
which university are you and what level?

Am in obafemi awolowo university ile ife

xoella:

Am in obafemi awolowo university ile ife

Wow! That's nice great Ife!

Physiotherapy... . UNIZIK
When I tell some peeps am studying physiotherapy.. They would be like, '"it's for mad people right"

toluxe0075:
Hello guys, I recently gained admission to study physiotherapy, I'll be looking forward to learn from senior colleagues . Glad to be here

its not for mad ppl . its for ppl who are injured but are being helped to go back to their normal way of living before the accident.

xoella:
its not for mad ppl . its for ppl who are injured but are being helped to go back to their normal way of living before the accident.

Waow!! Thanks for the info

I heard Physical therapy is for old people. How true?

Has med rehab students do we do the same courses with Medicine students?

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Tuneprice:
Has med rehab students do we do the same courses with Medicine students?

i in my sch we offer the same courses with medicine students with our own departmental courses for the 2nd nd 3rd yr after dat we face ours squarely.

Tuneprice:
I heard Physical therapy is for old people. How true?

its for everyone who needs help in getting back to their normal everyday life after an injury nd it also helps with pain and challenges in movement and other activities so its not only for old ppl

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Av jxt bin admitted to study physiotherapy in oau..i knw we offer same courses as medicine students bt z it wit all dos anatomy cadaver practicals?@physio xoella

Does med rehab students in oau offer maths in 100level?cos me hate maths with my blood..i also heard 1 can cross to medicine part3 frm physiotherapy afta graduation..wat level re u?@physio xoella

Drbiodun:
Does med rehab students in oau offer maths in 100level?cos me hate maths with my blood..i also heard 1 can cross to medicine part3 frm physiotherapy afta graduation..wat level re u?@physio xoella

we don't offer maths n about d crossing am not so sure of dat but all crossings from one dept to anoda take place in 200level.

superfelix:
HappY New Year to y'all ..I'm a Med Rehab aspirant... OAU!

congrats

Drbiodun:
Av jxt bin admitted to study physiotherapy in oau..i knw we offer same courses as medicine students bt z it wit all dos anatomy cadaver practicals?@physio xoella

yes we also do anatomy practicals using cadavers.

xoella:
yes we also do anatomy practicals using cadavers.

owk,tnx big sis..u must b close to graduation nw or av u graduated?

i am newly admitted into oau to study medical rehabilitation, can anyone please tell me about dis course in oau

dareajayi:
i am newly admitted into oau to study medical rehabilitation, can anyone please tell me about dis course in oau

hw u doin my course mate??i too got admitted into medical rehabilitation..itz a five yr course in d faculty of basic medical sciences unda d college of health sciences nd itz into 3 i.e 100level,preclinicals(200l nd 300l) nd clinicals(400L nd 500l)..search for "THE PHYSIOTHERAPIST" on facebook xo as to get u enlightened

am newly admitted.into oau medical rehabilitation..... 08183332378 for watsapp

tnx

tnx

Drbiodun:
hw u doin my course mate??i too got admitted into medical rehabilitation..itz a five yr course in d faculty of basic medical sciences unda d college of health sciences nd itz into 3 i.e 100level,preclinicals(200l nd 300l) nd clinicals(400L nd 500l)..search for "THE PHYSIOTHERAPIST" on facebook xo as to get u enlightened

k tnx