Obiageli Cherry Nwanna

Physiotherapist

Physiotherapist dedicated to patient recovery and rehabilitation strategies.

Based
Lagos, Nigeria

About

I am a qualified physiotherapist with hands-on experience in both hospital and clinic environments. Currently, I serve as an NYSC Physiotherapist at Duchess International Hospital, where I provide evidence-based rehabilitation for musculoskeletal, neurological, and post-operative patients. My expertise includes patient assessment, individualized rehabilitation, and treatment planning. I have a strong background in manual therapy and therapeutic modalities, and I prioritize patient education and injury prevention to enhance recovery outcomes.

Experience

Jul 2024 – Present

Physiotherapist (NYSC)

Duchess International Hospital

  • Delivered evidence-based physiotherapy including musculoskeletal, neurological, and post-operative rehabilitation.
  • Performed assessments, treatment planning, and utilized modalities like manual therapy and electrotherapy.

Mar 2023 – Mar 2024

Assistant Chief Intern

Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital

  • Led a team of interns and managed patient loads, including veterans.
  • Initiated quality improvement measures, reducing wait time by 20%.

Oct 2022 – Feb 2023

Physiotherapy Assistant

Optimal Physiotherapy Clinic

  • Assisted in patient assessments and therapy sessions.
  • Maintained a supportive and professional rehab environment.

Oct 2022 – Feb 2023

Physiotherapy Assistant

Apex Multidisciplinary Hospital

  • Supported senior therapists with evidence-based care plans.
  • Played a key role in patient education and satisfaction improvement.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Manual therapy, Patient assessment, Individualized rehabilitation, Exercise prescription, Treatment planning, Therapeutic modalities

Administrative Skills

Documentation, Record-keeping, Data handling, Scheduling, Prioritization

Communication Skills

Verbal/written communication, Active listening

Time Management

Time management, Multitasking

Education and credentials

  • Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria, Jul 2022
  • Physiotherapy Internship, Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria, Mar 2024
  • HCPC Registered Physiotherapist – United Kingdom
  • Disaster Risk Reduction – La Plage Meta Verse
  • Emergency & Disaster Response – La Plage Meta Verse
  • Intro to Monitoring and Evaluation – La Plage Meta Verse

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