I hold a BSc in Physiotherapy and a master’s in public health (Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Disease Control) both from the University of Ghana. I am currently a final-year PhD candidate in Physiotherapy at Northumbria University. I have taught in higher education institutions in both West Africa and the United Kingdom and have supervised physiotherapy and occupational therapy students during their clinical placements. Clinically, I have managed a wide range of neurological conditions in special school settings and have gained extensive experience at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, and Albany specialist clinic in Ghana.
My research expertise includes systematic reviews, meta-analyses, Delphi, and mixed-methods studies. I have published in leading journals such as Disability and Rehabilitation, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Public Health, BMJ Open and PLOS ONE, among others. My research interests span global health, neurology and public health, with a particular focus on:
- Fatigue in neurological and other long-term conditions.
- Physical activity in populations with and without long-term conditions.
- Development of patient-reported outcome measures for chronic disease populations.
- Design and evaluation of complex interventions.
In September 2025, I joined York St John University as a Lecturer in Physiotherapy. In this role, I co-lead the dissertation module for final-year undergraduates and contribute to physiotherapy teaching across all year groups, with a particular emphasis on neurology and the integration of evidence-based practice.
I teach across the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy programme, co-leading the Dissertation module and contributing to Specialisms of Physiotherapy, Advanced Practice, and Foundations of Practice. I focus on integrating theory and practice, supporting students to develop research skills, clinical reasoning, and essential professional competencies. My aim is to nurture confident, reflective practitioners capable of delivering evidence-based physiotherapy.
My research interests centre on understanding and managing symptoms such as fatigue that compromise functional capacity and quality of life among people with neurological and other chronic conditions. I am also interested in the development of patient-reported outcome measures. My current research investigates and exploring the conceptualisation and operationalisation of rest to optimise fatigue and activity management interventions in adults with long-term conditions.
Academic qualifications
- PhD candidate in Physiotherapy, Northumbria University
- Masters in public health, University of Ghana
- BSc. Physiotherapy, University of Ghana
Professional membership
- Member of the Health Care Professions Council
- Member of Ghana physiotherapy Association, UK
- Member of Allied Health Professional Council, Ghana
- Member of Ghana Physiotherapy evidence-based group
- Member of JBI- Evidence-Based Practice Research Group, Ghana
