Tag Archives: physiotherapist

Thursday, July 21: Accra

Posted on July 21, 2011 by garysiu

Yesterday we left Kpandai and made the 11 hour journey back to Accra.  The coach bus we were on for most of the trip was overcrowded, and I found myself sitting on the floor of the coach for part of … Continue reading →

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Thursday, July 14: Kpandai

Posted on July 14, 2011 by garysiu

So far this week, approximately 40 patients have come through the clinic, and to be honest, we have really been enjoying the pace of our work here. It has given us much more one-on-one time with our patients, to properly educate … Continue reading →

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Thursday, June 30: Tamale

Posted on June 30, 2011 by garysiu

We have just finished our two days at Tamale Teaching Hospital. Though it is the largest hospital in the north, the entire department consists of only 5 physiotherapists (PTs) and 1 physiotherapy assistant (PTA). It is also the only place to provide … Continue reading →

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Greetings Friends and Colleagues of St. John’s Rehab!

Posted on June 20, 2011 by garysiu

This summer I will be travelling to Ghana, Africa for 6 weeks to volunteer as a physiotherapist. This is a follow-up trip to a similar mission I did in 2008, when I travelled to the Northern District of Kpandai.  There … Continue reading →

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