Sgt Rtd. Alex Omweri

Pioneer team and lead physiotherapist for Kenya Lacrosse Men and Women teams.

• Designed learning environments and activities to promote acquisition of motor skills.
• Advised patients on avoiding injury and self-managing conditions to promote health and wellbeing.
• Assisted patient in obtaining appropriate assistive devices.
• Communicated with colleagues to drive exceptional continuum of care.
• Designed and reviewed clinical management plans to encourage exercise and movement.
• Made clinical assessments and diagnoses to treat physical problems and conditions.
• Liaised with other healthcare professionals to exchange information about patients.
• Involved parents and carers in treatment, review and rehabilitation to support care continuum.
• Participated in routine reviews with service coordinators to discuss progress.
• Served, communicated and consulted as member of interdisciplinary team.
• Provided patient with information, techniques and support to enhance development of motor skills.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on home exercise program that complement therapy sessions.
• Supervised student and junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy support workers to support practice.
• Designed and reviewed treatment programs using manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and electrotherapy.
• Carried out therapeutic interventions using evidence-based techniques to address patient needs and concerns.
• Wrote patient case notes and reports and collected statistics to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Formulated treatment plans to address conditions and needs of patients.
• Assessed individual performance and implemented treatment based on established goals.
• Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
• Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
• Communicated pertinent results, progress or challenges to target and restore mobility for patients.
• Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on home exercise program that complement therapy sessions

As a physiotherapist I worked with the golfers closely and helped them in;

• optimizing their performance
• teaching them on injury prevention
• recovery from existing injuries and,
• Return to sport protocold after injury or illnesses.

• Remained involved in aftercare and follow-up for each client served.
• Supported patients' progress and physical health by prescribing and demonstrating at-home exercises.
• Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
• Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
• Aided and counseled patients adjusting to permanent physical disabilities.
• Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
• Delivered home care therapy to long-term care patients and assisted with ROM and stretching exercises.
• Researched and stayed abreast of current treatment modalities by attending professional development opportunities.
• Improved scheduling techniques and rapid insurance approval turnaround to increase patient volume and satisfaction.
• Organized and prioritized workload and delegated responsibilities to other team members.
• Worked with health care professionals and families to maintain continuation of care.
• Observed patient safety, risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
• Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength
• Supervised clinical students, certified and licensed assistants, technicians, and volunteers

• Collaborated with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.
• Designed treatment program to achieve established goals.
• Conferred with other health care staff to enhance rehabilitation or maintenance of function.
• Responded to established emergency procedures to promote patient safety and care.
• Leveraged usual and customary equipment to perform essential functions.
• Performed therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills.
• Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
• Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes