Akinwuntan named to the 2016 Fulbright Specialist Roster in Medical Sciences, to Iceland!

The Nigeria Physiotherapy Network is extremely proud to announce that, Professor Abiodun E. Akinwuntan, Dean of the University of Kansas School of Health Professions, has been named to the 2016 Fulbright Specialist Roster in Medical Sciences, to Iceland!

Abiodun A. Akinwuntan, BSPT, MSc, PhD

Dr. Akinwuntan is Professor & Dean, University of Kansas School of Health Professions, Kansas City, KS, USA.

Chukuka S. Enwemeka, PT, PhD, FACSM

Dr. Enwemeka is immediate past Provost & Senior Vice-President, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA. He is a world renown Laser Therapy Expert. He is a worthy Ambassador of Nigeria Physiotherapy training Programs.

Emmanuel B. John, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA

Dr. John is Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, Chapman University, Rinker Health Sciences Campus, Irvine, CA, USA.

Nurudeen Tunde Amusat, BSPT, MRSc

Nurudeen Amusat is a Neurology Physiotherapist at Two Hills Health Center, Two Hills, Alberta, Canada

T. Kolapo Hamzat, BSc, MEd, PhD

Dr. Hamzat is Professor of Neurologic Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. He became the youngest full Professor of Physiotherapy in Nigeria at 39, in 2009.

Joseph A. Balogun, PT, PhD, FACSM

Dr. Balogun is Distinguished University Professor and immediate past Dean, College of Health Sciences at Chicago State University, Chicago, IL, USA. He is a worthy Ambassador of Nigeria Physiotherapy training Programs.

Col. Paschal O. Mogbo (Rtd), MSc, D.Th

Colonel Mogbo (Rtd) was former Director of Professions Allied to Medicine, Nigerian Army Medical Corp, Bonny Camp, Lagos, Nigeria. He is now CEO of Preferred Physiotherapy and Wellness Clinic, Lagos.

Joshua Dele Jogunola, BSPT, MSc, PhD (Hon)

Dr. Jogunola is the immediate past Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration) Board of Nigeria. His office regulates the standards of practice and education of PT, OT, Speech and Audiology Rehabilitation Professionals in Nigeria.

Welcome to Nigeria Physiotherapy Network

Editor's Note: Please add yourself to the Nigerian PT Database

Welcome to the Nigeria Physiotherapy Network. We are celebrating almost six (6) decades of excellence and achievements of Nigeria Physiotherapy Education, Training and Practice.

We are today celebrating the founding fathers of Physiotherapy Education and Training in Nigeria. Dr. T. A. Oshin (University of Ibadan, 1966), Prof. G. I. Odia (University of Lagos, 1971), Prof. V. C. B. Nwuga (Obafemi Awolowo Univeristy, Ile-Ife, 1978), Dr. S. T. Eke-Okoro (University of Nigeria, Enugu, 1987) and the trios of Mrs Fawehinmi(late), Prof. A. Onuoha and M.O.B. Olaogun (Bayero University, Kano, 1989).

The products of our Physiotherapy Training Programs are out there all over the globe contributing maximally and effectively to the development of Physiotherapy training and practice. Some of our Physio-Ambassadors include......

Prof. Godwin Eni (Rtd) - First Nigerian to graduate from the 1st BSc Physiotherapy Program at the University of Ibadan
Prof. Joseph A. Balogun - Distinguished University Professor & former Dean, College of Health Sciences, CSU, Chicago, IL, USA
Prof. Chukuka Enwemeka - Former Provost & Senior Vice President, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA
Prof. Dele Amosun - Professor & Deputy Head, Division of Physiotherapy, and Head of Undergraduate Shared Learning, School of Health & Rehab. Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Prof. Akinniran Oladehin - Professor (Retired) and former Head, Dept. of Physical Therapy, MSU, Springfield, MO, USA
Prof. Victor O. Obajuluwa - Professor, PTA Program, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana NW, IN, USA
Prof. Isaac O. Owoeye - Professor & Former Head, Dept. of Physiotherapy, CMUL, Lagos, Nigeria
Prof. Arinola O. Sanya - Professor & Former Head, Dept. of Physiotherapy, COMUI, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Prof. Matthew O.Olaogun - Professor & Former Dean of Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, OAU, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Colonel Paschal Mogbo (Rtd) - Former Director of Professions Allied to Medicine, Nigerian Army Medical Corp, Bonny Camp, Lagos, Nigeria
Prof. Felix Adah - Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Missisipi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA