Idris Bello

Highly compassionate and evidence-driven Licensed Physiotherapist specializing in Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedic, and Post-Operative Rehabilitation. Proven clinical expertise across hospital and private practice settings executing advanced physical assessments, manual therapy, therapeutic modalities and progressive therapeutic exercise prescriptions. Demonstrated success in accelerating patient functional independence and quality of life through individualized, patient-centered care paths.

Strong advocate for evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare delivery.

Private Practice Physiotherapist (MSK and Neuro) at Private Practice (2026 – Present)

• Manage an active outpatient caseload focusing primarily on complex Neurological, musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, and post-surgical orthopaedic recoveries.
• Formulate and implement personalized functional rehabilitation programs, adapting treatment parameters based on objective patient clinical milestones.

Physiotherapist Intern at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (2025-06 – 2026-06)

• Conducted diagnostic physiotherapy assessments and managed treatment plans for a high volume of acute MSK, orthopaedic, and neurological patients within a premier tertiary facility..
• Delivered therapeutic exercise, functional rehabilitation, patient education and multidisciplinary care progressing treatment based on clinical response.
• Managed acute post-operative mobilizations, gait training, and progressive load exercises for patients following joint arthroplasties.

Sports Medicine Unit – Specialist Posting at Teslim Balogun Stadium (2024-06 – 2024-07)

• Administered acute pitch-side assessment, triage, and conservative rehabilitation for athletes presenting with acute musculoskeletal strains, sprains, and sports-related trauma.
• Monitored recovery plans and therapeutic exercise programmes for return-to-sport readiness.

Specialist Posting at Children Development Centre (2024-06 – 2024-07)

• Delivered play-based physiotherapy interventions to improve motor function in paediatric patients utilizing specialized equipment and therapeutic activities to enhance engagement.

Specialist Posting at National Orthopaedic Hospital Igbobi (2021-08 – 2021-11)

• Assisted senior clinicians in delivering rigorous inpatient and outpatient post-surgical rehabilitation for complex trauma, ACL reconstructions, and total hip/knee replacements.
• Participated in joint clinical rounds and MDT reviews to coordinate optimal progression criteria for orthopaedic trauma patients.

Founder / Physiotherapy Educator at TheNaijaPhysio (2025 – Present)

• Develops accessible physiotherapy and rehabilitation education across digital platforms
• Creates evidence-informed content on neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal health and movement disorders.

Partnerships and Development Intern at The Next Varsity (2025-01 – 2025-06)

• Supported partnership development, stakeholder outreach and professional engagement with healthcare and education organizations.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) – College of Medicine, University of Lagos (2017-11 – 2024-08)