User:Kirenga Bamurange Liliane

I'm a physiotherapist from the beautiful land of thousand hills; Rwanda. I hold a Masters of Science (MSc) Degree in Physiotherapy, obtained from the University of the Western Cape in South Africa in 2010. I worked in different hospital settings and have a special interest in managing pediatric disorders and musculoskeletal injuries but I do also like raising awareness of the benefits of physical activity and health promotion in general.

I also believe that giving back to the community through outreach activities is the best way to empower people, specifically people with disabilities but also the poor in general.

My Role at Physiopedia[edit | edit source]

I joined Physiopedia as a Volunteer in September 2020. Since then, I work with the Content Development Team. I create and review content on Physiopedia using evidenced-based literature.

As a physiotherapist part of this amazing team, it's a great opportunity to keep my knowledge up-to-date and also challenge myself while mastering different new skills.

Education[edit | edit source]

Masters of Science (MSc) in Physiotherapy ( 2010) - University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Bachelor's Degree ( Hons) in Physiotherapy (2009) - University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Professional Affiliations[edit | edit source]

Registered Physiotherapy Specialist at the Rwanda Allied Health Professions Council

Member of the Rwanda Physical Therapy Organisation (RPTO)

Publications[edit | edit source]

Phillips, J.S, Kirenga, L., Stey, T.& Kagwiza, J. (2015). Perceived support for physical activity in the school environment. African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (Supplement 1), pp.40-47.

Pascal, M.R, Mann, M., Dunleavy, K.,Chevan, J., Kirenga, L.& Nuhu, A. (2017). Leadership Development of Rehabilitation Professionals in a low-Resource Country: A Transformational Leadership, Project-Based Model. Front Public Health. 2017; 5: 143 [1]

Awards & Achievements[edit | edit source]

Award of the Best Employee of the Treatment and Diagnostic Support Division at Rwanda Military Hospital in 2014

Co-teacher of the Leadership Institute (LI ) for the promotion of Physiotherapy in partnership with volunteer content experts from Health Volunteer Overseas in the United States to offer skills-based courses to physiotherapists throughout Rwanda, in 2015.