DNP 
The Physiotherapy Department of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2025 World Physiotherapy Day on Monday, 8th September, 2025. This year’s theme was “Healthy Ageing: Falls Prevention and Frailty.”
Activities for the day began with a courtesy visit to the hospital’s management, after which the Head and members of the department embarked on an awareness walk around the hospital community to sensitize staff, patients, and visitors on the significance of the celebration.
The team later hosted a webinar session where seasoned speakers gave insightful lectures on the theme of the program.
Professor Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, the Chief Medical Director, while receiving the team, expressed his appreciation to the staff of the department for their dedication and hard work.
The CMD acknowledged the effectiveness of the Physiotherapy Department, describing them as a team he is proud of. He emphasized their role in ensuring that patients lead a better quality of life after engaging their services.
The CMD further stated that celebrating world health days is sacrosanct and expressed his delight at the choice of the theme. He noted that ageing comes with its own peculiar challenges and should be handled contextually to suit the needs of each ageing patient.
Mr. Fatai Fadeyi, the Head of Department, spoke on the significance of the theme. He noted that statistics show an increase in the ageing population in Nigeria and emphasized the importance of caring for them.
He stressed that the elderly should be aware of how to live long, be taught how to manage their health, and be supported to cope with environmental challenges. He further encouraged Lagosians to take their health seriously.
Dr. Oludaisi Oduniyi, Head of the Geriatric Unit in LASUTH, during his presentation at the webinar, explained that the components of successful ageing include physical health, cognition, as well as psychological and social engagement. He identified some common risk factors in the elderly, such as arthritis, auditory and visual problems, dietary issues, environmental hazards, and more.
Mrs. Olutoyin Fanimokun, a physiotherapist, also spoke at the webinar, listing causes of falls to include slippery or uneven floors, poor lighting, and improper use of walking aids.
She said that creating a fall safety plan involves providing someone close to the elderly to serve as support, encouraging regular physical checks, and more.
She concluded by emphasizing that healthy ageing means staying active and doing what matters. According to her, being active reduces the risk of frailty by up to 41%.
