Welcome to the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Ghana, the premier institution for training and developing skilled physiotherapists.

The Department of Physiotherapy is committed to advancing the physiotherapy profession through advanced education, innovative research, and excellent clinical practice. Our mission is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and compassion they need to succeed in the dynamic field of physiotherapy. The department's strategy aligns with the university's five strategic priorities. These include: transformative student experiences;  impactful research; dedication to our faculty and staff;  engagement and collaboration; and  resource mobilisation and stewardship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Gifty Gyamah Nyante (Mrs.)

Head of Department.

Vision: To provide accessible, high quality physiotherapy services that empower individuals to live  healthy lives

Mission: To produce highly qualified and competent physiotherapists who will provide promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitation services to meet the health needs of the nation and the global community through world-class excellence in physiotherapy education, clinical practice, research and dissemination of knowledge.

Research interest

Dr. Gifty Gyamah Nyante’s research focus is on childhood disabilities, with a special emphasis on cerebral palsy. She conducts qualitative research in rehabilitation and is dedicated to developing and implementing effective rehabilitation models for children with disabilities.

A list of her publications can be found below

https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Gifty-Gyamah-Nyante-2146822699

Notable Achievement 

Two years project in collaboration with London School Of Hygiene and Tropical 

Medicine.   Project Tittle: Evaluating the impact of a community-based parent-training programme for children with cerebral palsy in Ghana. Funding – CBM International through London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine In collaboration with CBM, Ghana and Presbyterian Church of Ghana.  Role: Local PI responsible for managing the project team and activities throughout the project life cycle of 2 years. Report Available at https://www.cbm.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Publications/Ghanacountry-reportfinal.pdf.