The Physiotherapy Department of Randle General Hospital on Friday joined other health establishments and stakeholders across the world to commemorate World Physiotherapy Day, designed to enlighten members of the public about the importance of physiotherapy and its position in healthcare delivery.
Speaking at the event, the Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr. Olumide Sojinrin informed that World Physiotherapy Day is an annual global celebration specifically conceived to bring to light the contribution of Physiotherapy in the Health Sector.
He maintained that Physiotherapists are important in restorative medicine, saying “These specialists, who are very knowledgeable and skilful, assist patients to regain mobility and function after an injury or surgery, and they also work with patients who experience chronic pain”.
Sojinrin advocated more attention for physiotherapy practitioners, revealing that the profession had been downplayed for a long time and as such requires integrated awareness for the masses.
Commending the efforts of the Physiotherapy Department at the Randle GH, the Medical Director implored all Physiotherapists in the State to organise themselves and push for more recognition to ensure that their activities are well coordinated towards achieving the attention they deserve.
The staff of the Physiotherapy Department at Randle General Hospital, Surulere also took the celebration around the community by distributing fliers and sensitising the public about World Physiotherapy Day.
