About Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a healthcare practice that helps people of all ages for the purpose of restoring, maintaining and maximizing their strength, movement and overall well-being. It is engaged through physical examination, diagnosis, patient education, physical intervention, rehabilitation, prevention and health promotion.

Treatment is based on movement, manual therapy, physical agents and therapeutic modalities rather than by drugs or surgery. Physiotherapy profession is regulated by The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration) Board of Nigeria (MRTB).

About the Department

The department started at about the same time FMC Lokoja was created in the year 2000. It was started as a unit and headed by PT Eniolorunda T. N (Mrs)(Retired). It has since grown to a full department under the Clinical Services of the hospital. The department renders clinical services covering the inpatient and outpatient sections with various clinical specialties with dedicated Physiotherapists.