Synopsis of Medical Rehabilitation

Definition of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy etc. Concept of medical rehabilitation; its role within the health team and in dealing with illness. Identification of the other members of the rehabilitation team-speech therapy, occupational therapy, audiology etc. and the mode of interaction between them and the physical. Aims and methods of treatment utilized by medical rehabilitation professionals; theoretical perspectives and models for practice. Criteria for professionalism. Definition(s), philosophy and scope of Physiotherapy. Historical development Internationally and Locally including major contributors (Margaret Knott, Basmajian, Bertha Bobath, Maitland, Robin McKenzie etc.). Physiotherapy professional bodies: World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT), APTA, CSP, CPA, Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy etc. Registration/ Licensing bodies – MRTB (Nigeria), HPC (UK), Canadian Alliance (Canada). Professional responsibilities to NSP & MRTB. Roles of physiotherapy- promotion, preservation (including prevention of complications) & restoration of physical function. Ethical principles in health care. Codes of ethics of physiotherapy professional bodies (WCPT and NSP).