Abubakar Bala

I am a dedicated & adaptable Physiotherapist with extensive experience in musculoskeletal and rehabilitation physiotherapy, passionate about delivering high quality, evidence-based care and contributing to community rehabilitation. I focus on comprehensive patient assessment, holistic patient centered care, individualized rehabilitation programs, and hands-on techniques including manual therapy and exercise prescription. I have experience of working autonomously and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance coordinated care that restores function, reduce pain, and enhance overall quality of life.

My approach is rooted in continuous professional development and a commitment to integrating the latest advances in physiotherapy with patient-centered care. An organized and highly motivated physiotherapist eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking to join a physiotherapy clinic to grow professionally, integrate into New Zealand's healthcare environment and make a positive impact on patient outcomes.

Fully prepared to relocate to New Zealand.

MSK Physiotherapist - Federal Medical Centre Azare-Bauchi State - Bauchi State, Nigeria

(2017-01)

• Providing high standard physiotherapy services for both in-patient and stay at work clients, and also monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the physiotherapy services
• Independently assessed, diagnosed, and rehabilitated patients with MSK disorders by planning an individualized treatment plan to restore maintain and promote optimal physical function and improve quality of life.
• Work independently managing my caseload of musculoskeletal patients, continuously developing skills through training and evaluations, deputizing for more senior staff, and taking accountability for meeting objectives and professional development
• I work well as an autonomous specialist in providing high quality treatment programs that is evidence based and guided by patient oriented goal setting
• Conducting comprehensive assessment /examinations coupled with Radiological and/or Laboratory investigations to identify, diagnose, rule in or rule out a potential condition.
• Administering a relevant functional outcome measures and making appropriate adjustments in patients' treatment plan to maximize outcome.
• Re-evaluating and recording patient's progress, adjusting / modifying the plan and encouraging self-management and other recommended home programs
• Helping patients accomplish treatment plan by administering manual techniques; myofascial release, mobilization and manipulation, at times, using physical / electrical modalities if need be
• I design and administer rehabilitation program in the gym
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to prioritize and enhance patient's care and outcomes
• Implementation of discharge plan.
• Properly document patient case notes, procedures and reports according to global practice. Protecting patient confidentiality, building trust and fostering good therapist-client relationships
• Maintain accurate and current documentation per standards. Share assessments, enter patient data, advice on recovery, provide feedback, and utilize virtual tools for communication and training
• Build rapport with patients and carers to encourage their participation in treatment activity therefore maximizing its therapeutic benefits
• Counseling and educating patients/clients on ergonomics, weight reduction and other preventive measures within the scope of physiotherapy.
• Application of kinesiology tape for muscle support, pain relief, and injury prevention
• Exercise therapy technique
• Sports muscle reeducation
• Critical assessments
• Participation in different service training programs; tutorials, seminars, workshops, research and other continuing professional development programs where appropriate.
• Teaching and supervising students and intern physiotherapists respectively

MSK Physiotherapist - General Amadi Rimi Orthopaedics and Specialist Hospital - Katsina state, Nigeria

(2015-01 - 2017-01)

• Assessing, evaluating and reviewing patients with musculoskeletal conditions using various techniques
• Efficiently assessed, diagnosed, planned, and administer physiotherapy treatment procedures to patients/individuals with musculoskeletal conditions
• Provide high quality physiotherapy services at the MSK outpatient Clinic through a self-referral system and serve as an expert resource for assessing and managing general MSK patients
• Assess and triage self-referred patients. Recognize red and yellow flags during examinations and treatments and make appropriate referrals, manage referrals, and work both autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams while ensuring patient care and safety.
• Communicate effectively and adapt methods for assessments, consent discussions and complex treatment information for patients and relatives, even in challenging cases
• I administered functional outcome measures and make appropriate adjustment in patients' treatment plans to maximize outcome.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care.
• Educating patients/caregivers on patient's treatment plan and the importance of compliance
• Administering gym rehabilitation program
• I organized, administered and monitored group exercises to clients
• Work independently managing my caseload of musculoskeletal patients, continuously developing skills through training and evaluations, deputizing for more senior staff, and taking accountability for meeting objectives and professional development.
• I receive and screen referrals and document treatment plan
• Performed prognostic and diagnostic tests to assess prognosis and to correctly identify individual's problem respectively
• I document patients' medical progress and treatment; record notes to update medical conditions.
• Actively participated in various seminars, workshops, and professional development programs, to ensure being kept abreast of the latest developments in physiotherapy

Rotational Physiotherapist - National Hospital Abuja - Abuja, Nigeria

(2012-12 - 2014-12)

• Assess, diagnose and treat various conditions under the supervision of senior/more-experienced Physiotherapist
• Liaise with senior colleagues to identify red flags and make appropriate referrals
• Administer functional outcome measures/tools
• Administer group exercise to clients and teach patients how to correctly perform their exercise programs
• Took part in teaching students, Continual Professional Development, seminars and workshops.
• Collaborated with other professionals in the health-care team for optimal health-care delivery and patient's well-being
• Actively participate in seminar presentation, case series and routine hospital development plan

Volunteer - Buskuri Community Health Care - Buskuri, Bauchi State, Nigeria

(2018 - 2022)

• To assess, diagnose and manage different Physiotherapy related conditions and screen out red flags for an appropriate onward referral.

MSc - Physiotherapy - Bayero University Kano (2022)

Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy - University of Maiduguri (2012)