Kow Acquaah
Accra
Summary
Experienced Physiotherapist with strong background in physiotherapy, known for delivering effective treatment plans and committed to patient care.
Proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Skilled in many aspects of Physical therapy, Exercise prescription, and Patient education. Dependable and adaptable, ensuring high standards are met in dynamic clinical settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Physiotherapist
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
03.2012 - Current
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life through targeted physical therapy exercises and pain management techniques.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on home exercise program that complement therapy sessions.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term health and wellbeing.
- Made clinical assessments and diagnoses to treat physical problems and conditions.
- Research
- Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote awareness of physiotherapy services and benefits for various populations.
- Served, communicated and consulted as member of interdisciplinary team.
- Supervised student and junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy support workers to support practice. Training of Physiotherapy Interns and Students
- Mentored new physiotherapists, fostering professional growth within the clinic staff.
- Led workshops for fellow healthcare professionals on specialized topics within physiotherapy, fostering knowledge sharing and collaboration.
- Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers.
- Leadership of Specialized sub-unit in the Physiotherapy Department
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science
University of Ghana
Accra09-2010
Skills
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Home exercise programs
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Burns and plastic surgery rehabilitation
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
- Gait analysis and training
- Patient education and counseling
- Electrotherapy modalities
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Postural correction techniques
- Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Geriatric physiotherapy
- Ergonomic assessments
Timeline
Principal Physiotherapist
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
03.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Science
University of Ghana
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