Daily Champion (Lagos)
Lorita Chigbo
5 November 2009
NATIONAL President of Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP), Rev. Adeoluwa Jaiyesimi has called for change in the practice of physiotherapy in the country.
According to him, there was need to change the existing culture of practice in physiotherapy which was based on, this is how it has always been done, to an evidence based research findings that have been certified to be effective, so that the citizenry of Nigeria can receive value added physiotherapy services.
Jaiyesimi stated this, during the 49th annual scientific conference/ general meeting "EKO 2009" with theme: changing the culture, making a difference, and sub-theme: best practice in physiotherapy which collided with the society's50years anniversary recently in Lagos.
He also stated that the exercise was necessary to re-evaluate the physiotherapy aspect of healthcare delivery in the country to bring about qualitative change that will be in tune with the hopes and aspirations of the people of Nigeria.
He explained that the service of physiotherapist is inevitable in this era, due to the transiting nature of the society. That is, people who are used to rural lifestyle adopting western lifestyle due to civilization.
According to him, this transition comes with health challenges such as stroke, back pain, arthritis amongst others, which can be addressed by a physiotherapist because they have been equipped adequately to mange such conditions.
Also Dr. Abayomi urged physiotherapist in the country to maintain high standard of patient care, irrespective of economic meltdown in the country.
He stated that the main value of the profession is its ability to regain lost function; muscle strength, joint range, pain-free body mechanics and new motor skill.
On his part, Dr. Okafor Chris called on the government to motivate and recognize the effort of physiotherapist in the country.
According to him, the physiotherapists in the country are not well paid and are not recognized even in the scheme of government.
As part of the event, NSP gave award to Governor of Lagos state, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, Minister of health, Prof. Babatunde Osotimehin and nineteen (19) others for their immense contributions to the health sector of the country.
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