The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy was formed in 1959 and by 1962 had been recognised by federal and regional governments. The society has been a member of World Physiotherapy since 1967 and is part of our Africa region.
The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, or its national special interest groups, are members of the following specialty groups recognised by World Physiotherapy:
1967
2024
638
Primary contact
General Secretary
President
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Data disclaimerData correct as at 30 June 2024
5,300 (estimated)
0.24
53%
In this country/territory
In this region
Globally
638
61%
In this MO
In MOs in this region
In MOs globally
Bachelors degree
5
29
Previous value: Please contact the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy for details of entry level education programmes in Nigeria
* = Continuing Professional Development
The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration) Board of Nigeria provides licensure for all practicing Physiotherapists in Nigeria. The Board regulates physiotherapist’s practice through direct and indirect supervision and accreditation. https://www.mrtb.gov.ng/en/Registration/New-Application-for-MRTB-License
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities
The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Some programmes
Act as first contact/autonomous practitioners
Assess patients/clients
Make a diagnosis
Offer preventative advice/services
Refer to other specialists/services
Treat (interventions, advice and evaluation of outcome)
Provide telehealth services
*Direct access means a person can refer themselves to a physiotherapist without referral from another health professional
What are the circumstances in which direct access is limited?
Setting (eg. outpatient, private practice, school setting, prevention and wellness, etc)
Population/health condition (eg. musculoskeletal, non-complex, etc)
Time (eg. medical referral required if treatment is needed beyond 30 or 60 days)
Training (eg. certification, academic training, or CPD to demonstrate skill necessary to treat patients without referral from a medial doctor)
Other
When there is suspicion of underlying pathology
Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy
Educators in physiotherapy
Mental health
Orthopaedics/manual therapy
Older people
Oncology/palliative care and HIV
Pain management
Paediatrics
Sports physiotherapy
Womens health
Neurology
Occupational health and ergonomics
Private practitioners
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2,639 (1000-10000)
0.72 (<1)
54% (40-60%)
54% (40-60%)
Diploma
0.68 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The World Physiotherapy standard
Yes, Some programmes (Some)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
110 (100-1000)
0.17 (<1)
61% (60-80%)
60% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
0.36 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
94 (<100)
0.14 (<1)
64% (60-80%)
63% (60-80%)
Diploma
0.7 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
346 (100-1000)
0.13 (<1)
75% (60-80%)
67% (60-80%)
Diploma
0.49 (<1)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
32 (<100)
0.27 (<1)
69% (60-80%)
70% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
Yes
A partnership between a regulation/licensing/registration body and your organisation (Partnership)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
84 (<100)
0.06 (<1)
46% (40-60%)
49% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
0.2 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
180 (100-1000)
0.1 (<1)
48% (40-60%)
60% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
0.44 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, More than one
Yes, Some programmes (Some)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
99 (<100)
0.13 (<1)
28% (20-40%)
34% (20-40%)
Diploma
0.17 (<1)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
295 (100-1000)
0.18 (<1)
44% (40-60%)
49% (40-60%)
Diploma
1 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, Some programmes (Some)
Yes
Private only
Yes
No
No
99 (<100)
0.07 (<1)
61% (60-80%)
55% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
0.16 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
Yes, Some programmes (Some)
Yes
Private only
Yes
Yes
Yes
120 (100-1000)
0.09 (<1)
25% (20-40%)
15% (<20%)
Diploma
0.43 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
44 (<100)
0.91 (<1)
57% (40-60%)
56% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
3.96 (1-5)
Yes
A partnership between a regulation/licensing/registration body and your organisation (Partnership)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Private only
Yes
No
No
650 (100-1000)
1.11 (1-5)
65% (60-80%)
67% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
0.53 (<1)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
141 (100-1000)
0.56 (<1)
71% (60-80%)
68% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
1.92 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Private only
No
No
No
74 (<100)
0.04 (<1)
26% (20-40%)
38% (20-40%)
Diploma
0.37 (<1)
No
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The World Physiotherapy standard
No
Yes
Private only
No
No
No
638 (100-1000)
0.24 (<1)
61% (60-80%)
54% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
0.65 (<1)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, Some programmes (Some)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
109 (100-1000)
0.31 (<1)
33% (20-40%)
48% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
0.35 (<1)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Private only
Yes
Yes
No
97 (<100)
0.07 (<1)
63% (60-80%)
45% (40-60%)
Masters degree
0.28 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
33 (<100)
0.04 (<1)
58% (40-60%)
58% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
1.14 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The World Physiotherapy standard
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
3,007 (1000-10000)
1.49 (1-5)
93% (>80%)
72% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
0.66 (<1)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, More than one
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Private only
Yes
Yes
No
69 (<100)
0.75 (<1)
77% (60-80%)
93% (>80%)
Bachelors degree
1.46 (1-5)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, More than one
No
Yes
Yes
No
100 (<100)
0.1 (<1)
30% (20-40%)
14% (<20%)
Diploma
0.59 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
No
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
95 (<100)
0.18 (<1)
16% (<20%)
16% (<20%)
Bachelors degree
0.55 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Private only
No
No
No
276 (100-1000)
0.12 (<1)
44% (40-60%)
49% (40-60%)
Diploma
0.51 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
165 (100-1000)
0.24 (<1)
59% (40-60%)
65% (60-80%)
Bachelors degree
0.24 (<1)
Yes
Ministry of Health or another government department (Government)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
11 (<100)
0.27 (<1)
64% (60-80%)
52% (40-60%)
Bachelors degree
0.3 (<1)
Yes
One or more independent regulation/licensing/registration authorities (Independent)
Yes, The standards of the regulatory/licensing/registration authority
Yes, All programmes (Yes)
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
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