{
  "id": 19375893,
  "title": "FG moves to standardise postgraduate physiotherapy training",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/fg-moves-to-standardise-postgraduate-physiotherapy-training-19375893",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T18:46:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-moves-to-standardise-postgraduate-physiotherapy-training/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists (Registration) Board of Nigeria is introducing standardized postgraduate clinical specialization in physiotherapy. In partnership with the Manual Therapy Foundation of India, 46 practitioners have begun specialized training in manual therapy as part of efforts to enhance rehabilitation services nationwide. The initiative aims to establish local expertise and a network of trainers to transfer skills to physiotherapists across Nigeria's 36 states and Federal Capital Territory. The board has drafted a standard for postgraduate clinical specialization, following years of developing standards for undergraduate training. The focus is on manual therapy, which involves identifying and treating the root causes of movement-related disorders, rather than merely managing symptoms. This training is timely as Nigeria implements the World Health Organisation's Rehabilitation 2030 initiative, working to strengthen rehabilitation services and integrate them into health systems.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian government has begun moves to regulate postgraduate clinical specialisation in physiotherapy, with 46 practitioners undergoing training. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-moves-to-standardise-postgraduate-physiotherapy-training/",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}