Department of Physiotherapy
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Department of Physiotherapy

Top-quality preventive, curative, and rehabilitative physiotherapy care for inpatients and outpatients.

Overview

Our Physiotherapy Department is dedicated to delivering top-quality preventive, curative, and rehabilitative care to both inpatients and outpatients. We work collaboratively with other healthcare teams to enhance patient recovery, promote mobility, and improve overall well-being. Committed to excellence in education, research, and professional development, we train future therapists and provide valuable health information to the public. Our goal is to be the leading hub for physiotherapy services in Ghana, ensuring effective and efficient care for all.

Our Leadership & Staff

The department is led by Head of Department Sandra Asante, with Head of OPD Samir Misbah, Administrator Charity Bola, Accountant Ernest Frimpong, and Engineer Etornam Caleb.

Our Services

  • Musculoskeletal treatment: low back pain, spondylosis, joint extremities pain; ice therapy, electrotherapy, manual therapy
  • Stroke rehabilitation: progressive, dynamic, goal-oriented recovery programmes
  • Post-Trauma Rehabilitation: workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, head injury and fracture management
  • Sports Physiotherapy: sports injuries and athletic rehabilitation
  • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: orthopaedic, cardiac, thoracic, neurological, abdominal surgery
  • Medical Rehabilitation: spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurological/autoimmune conditions
  • Paediatric Physiotherapy: congenital conditions, major injury/illness recovery in children
  • Burns and Plastic Surgery Rehabilitation: scar management clinics, respiratory physiotherapy
  • ICU/Critical Care Physiotherapy for critically ill patients

Special Clinics

- Parkinson's Clinic - haemophilia Clinic - Lymphedema Clinic - Acupuncture/Dry Needling Clinic

Corporate Services

- Myofascial Release Therapy - Deep Tissue Massage - Relaxation Massage - Reflexology - Medical Massage

Training and Education

Our Department also plays a key role in training and supervising physiotherapy students, assistants, and interns, ensuring the next generation of professionals is well-equipped with practical skills and knowledge.

Facilities & Equipment

  • Physiotherapy gymnasium
  • Treatment cubicles
  • Electrotherapy and ice therapy equipment
  • Parkinson's Clinic
  • haemophilia Clinic
  • Lymphedema Clinic
  • Acupuncture/Dry Needling Clinic
  • Corporate services suite

Meet Our Team

Department Leadership

  • Sandra AsanteHead of Department
  • Samir MisbahHead of OPD
  • Charity BolaAdministrator
  • Ernest FrimpongAccountant
  • Etornam CalebEngineer

Team Leads

  • Cynthia Osei YeboahStroke Team Lead
  • Sandra AsanteChild Health Team Lead
  • Augustina AmoakoSurgical Team Lead
  • Felix O. AsomaningOrthopaedic Team Lead
  • Alberta RocksonBurns and Plastics Team Lead
  • Asabea O. AppiahCTU (ICU & NCTU Wards, Maternity, Chenard, Chest Clinic)