Adaeze Ezeilo, DPT🦿

🎓Physiotherapist | focusing on orthopedic /falls & balance rehabilitation. Helping adults and older adults heal pain, move better and stay independent.

[AFE, RACHEAL OPEYEMI @Racheal_Afe]

I am not saying we should eliminate STM (soft tissue mobilisation), of which massage is one component. If our assessment identifies a clear indication and it contributes to the patient’s rehabilitation goals, then we should use it.

My point is that pain alone is not an indication for STM. For example, in low back pain or many aspects of stroke rehabilitation, STM may not add meaningful therapeutic value when it does not address the patient’s primary impairments or rehabilitation goals. In contrast, there are conditions where it is clinically indicated, such as appropriate massage techniques in lymphoedema management or for scar tissue and adhesions.

I also think patient education is important. Patients should understand why we are or are not using massage.

That way, patients understand that the absence of massage does not mean they are not receiving physiotherapy.

[Dr Fabs (NeuroPhysiotherapist) @DrFabsPT]

BREAKING NEWS🔥📌❤️🥂✨️🥳

MINISTRY OF HEALTH STEPS DOWN DIPLOMA AND MIDDLE-CADRE TRAINING IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

The Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has officially stepped down the proposed diploma training in physiotherapy and any form of middle-cadre training in physiotherapy and other medical rehabilitation professions in Nigeria.

This decision was reached at a meeting held today, September 16, 2026, at the instance of the Honourable Minister in his office.

The meeting, which was convened by the Honourable Minister to resolve the disagreement between the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) and the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTBN) regarding the proposed creation of a middle cadre and diploma training in physiotherapy, ended with a resolution on the matter following an extensive and engaging deliberation.

The meeting was chaired by the Honourable Minister of State for Health and attended by the Director of Regulations and Professional Schools and other top directors of the Federal Ministry of Health; the Director of the Community Health Board; the Registrar of the Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTBN), Prof. Rufai Yusuf Ahmad; the President of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP), Dr. Oyinlola Felix Odusanya; the NSP Vice President, Dr. Usman Abba; and representatives of the President of the Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria (ACAPN), Dr. Ayodele Alabi and Dr. Emmanuel Aliyu.

The NSP President uses this opportunity to sincerely appreciate physiotherapists at home and abroad for standing firm in defence of the profession against a policy that could have taken physiotherapy several decades backward.

Your support, solidarity, and relentless advocacy against this policy have contributed significantly to ensuring that it does not see the light of day.

I urge all physiotherapists, both at home and abroad, to continue to provide this kind of affirmative support to our professional associations as we work together to establish a comprehensive rehabilitation policy for the country.

The visibility, unity, and active engagement of our professional associations are critical at this important phase of rehabilitation policy development. Therefore, all hands must remain on deck to ensure that our collective professional interests are protected at all times.

Thank you.

Dr. Oyinlola Felix Odusanya
President, Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy

[Ajibola Bamgbose @conflict_chick]

I used to think physiotherapy was only for orthopaedic conditions.
My hip replacement introduced me to it. But my endometriosis journey showed me something I did not expect.
Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a genuine and evidence-based approach to

[Ogochukwu ❤️ @TheEmmalez]

The last few months has been a tough and excruciating battle with my life.

I am sure I have had to suffer more pains than the guy at the cross who asked Jesus for a place in his kingdom.

For those who don't already know, I have a lump on my throat and it has grown to the point where it's now capable of eating my own blood.

The lump, according to the series of scans I have done is called Lymphoma.

In simpler terms, I have been battling Lymphoma.

I have gone days where I couldn’t talk, days where I couldn’t move my body from the bed for the whole day, nights where I have had my life flash before my eyes just because I chose to pee, days where I have had constant blurry visions where I couldn’t see things or anyone clearly, this explains why I have stayed off Facebook because I can’t see for long.

I am very weak. It’s the first thing you’d notice when you see me. I am being assisted to walk as I cannot walk on my own. In two months, I have fallen at different places that have sometimes resulted into injuries. How I am still alive, I do not understand it yet. The weakness is very evidenced in my voice, it has been the weakest it has ever been and my speech has become somehow incoherent. When I talk for over 30 seconds, I begin to gasp for air. I am sure some of those who have called me during this period will understand this better.

I have emaciated a lot. I don’t even look like me anymore.

I have been receiving treatment at the teaching hospital here in Uyo. I am scheduled for a biopsy soon, but I have to wait another week cus the hospital decided to shut down the hospital and send patients home after an issue that occurred at the hospital entrance yesterday.

For those who don’t know, a biopsy is done to check if a lump is cancerous or not. So a mini surgery is required as they’ll have to cut a part of my throat to remove the small lump they need for the biopsy.

The result of what the biopsy would be scares me a bit. First, because I don’t have the energy to go through cancer treatment after this horrible last two/three months. I really hope it’s not cancer so I can begin to prepare my mind for a major surgery instead.

My family and friends have been supportive financially, emotionally, morally during this period. But I’ll be needing your help and support as they can’t do it alone. The biopsy and a possible surgery will cost me significant finances. I need your help. I already thought I’ll be dead by now. But I wake up to life every morning, surprisingly. And since the universe still wants me alive, please help me stay alive. Thank you very much.

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I hope to return to Facebook again after all these. But I need to be okay first. At least get the blurry vision out of the way so I can see your updates on my screen again.

I am thankful to everyone who has reached out one way or the other to ask about my well-being. I opened my Messenger app for the first time few days ago and I was overwhelmed at the plethora of new messages. I would attend to those messages as soon as I can gather enough strength. Thank you everyone. God bless you.

If God wills, I will be back.

Please help Hufon Hime survive

His
Before. After
Photo below 👇

[Adaeze Ezeilo, DPT🦿 @daeze_e]

The pain I feel when I know there are people who really do not want Nigeria to work. They can’t get over their own biases…PO is my man anytime any day.

I understand people’s feelings and frustrations shaa but integrity can’t be faked.

[Adaeze Ezeilo, DPT🦿 @daeze_e]

@ThePChris @PT_DavidFab Layout 2

[Rushi @rushicrypto]

The salary I make now would’ve solved every financial issue I had 10 years ago. Not anymore. So no, we’re not lazy or living above our means. We’re being denied the means to live.

[Mariana Parks - PT Pro Talk Podcast @MariHannaParks]

The biggest myth in physical therapy? That you need to "fix" everything immediately.

If you are carrying the weight of always having the right answer for every patient, you are falling into a common trap. Let's talk about it. 🧵👇

[Adaeze Ezeilo, DPT🦿 @daeze_e]

@Aduradara61049 @Adaobi0001 Not always, and divorce is highly nuanced than this. This tweet seems to make out women as perfect.

[Adaeze Ezeilo, DPT🦿 @daeze_e]

@samytopia All Nigerian leaders were once just citizens with aspirations. So, I would opine that many Nigerians think in that manner until it no longer favors them.

[Adaeze Ezeilo, DPT🦿 @daeze_e]

When did physiotherapy become just a palliative care…lol. No wonder.

[Adaeze Ezeilo, DPT🦿 @daeze_e]

@PhysioConnectPT @ballzy_physio Hmmm, this one with a history of ear infection. These are signs of meningeal irritation 😗

[Adaeze Ezeilo, DPT🦿 @daeze_e]

A lot of people in Nigeria don’t even know physiotherapy can help with breathing problems, recovery after pregnancy (especially after a difficult birth), delayed milestones in babies, or even preventing falls.

But yeah… it’s just for pain, and stroke right?

[Adaeze Ezeilo, DPT🦿 @daeze_e]

Most of my days are spent on my feet, working with patients. So these days, when I’m buying clothes, my first thought is “can I comfortably bend, turn, and demonstrate in this?”

Honestly, it’s either that… or I just live in scrubs all week 😅

[Joseph Brendan @Joe_brendan_]

Growing up in Nigeria

You see a class of 50 pupils
Only 10 are bright and are doing well
The remaining 40 are struggling

Many of us did not know that amongst those 40 were special kids who were not olodos but couldn't learn with the structure provided

- Some needed visual learning
- Some needed reinforcement learning
- Some needed mind mapping and other techniques

But they could not get it.
So, the system called all of them Olodo.
They grew up with the low self esteem and gave up on themselves

[Dr. Nirav Pandya, M.D. @DrNiravPandya]

The surgery is relatively straightforward but the rehab is extensive for a patellar tendon rupture.

[Adaeze Ezeilo, DPT🦿 @daeze_e]

One part of my work I truly love is helping patients understand their pathology and how they can take part in their healing process.

You can actually see the shift, it’s empowering for them.

Especially when they follow through and see a positive outcome. It builds trust.

[Adaeze Ezeilo, DPT🦿 @daeze_e]

How many of us still use outcome measures to ascertain progress?

[Alayo💖 ✨ @Aunty_Akanke]

She’s battling with a rare long term chronic infection called “RHINOCLEROMA”and still shows up at work because the bills ain’t gonna pay itself.

These are true Nigerians that genuinely need help.

According to her, surgery is gonna cost about 30Million .

Bumped on her TikTok post (Suzy Lifestyle) and I decided to share on here .

I pray she finds the help she truly needs.

She’s courages ✨

[Adaeze Ezeilo, DPT🦿 @daeze_e]

When you about designing a fall risk assessment form that captures all systems and to make sure you understand and know how to apply clinical reasoning for every finding.

My stomach is turning and my head is spinning.