Dr. Philans Cosmos Ankrah, DPT COMT CDNP CKTP
Early Life:
Dr. Philans Cosmos Ankrah was born in Accra, Ghana, and embarked on a journey that has shaped him into a seasoned and highly qualified physiotherapist.
Professional Journey:
As the owner and manager of Philanx Rehab Services Ltd. in Cayman Islands, Dr. Philans holds licenses to practice in the Cayman Islands and Dubai (the United Arab Emirates). His extensive training across Ghana, Australia, UK, and Arizona-USA has exposed him to diverse physiotherapy practices in various clinical settings.
Professional Achievements:
Dr. Philans’s experience extends across neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal, and sports therapy. He served as the physical therapist for Yeboah Hospital in Ghana and played a pivotal role as the head of the medical team for the Rugby League Federation Ghana (RLFG) on various international assignments. His commitment to advancing healthcare is evident as he support athletes who are members of the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) with both on-field and off-field management of sports injuries.
Professional Affiliations and Appointments:
Dr. Philans is affiliated with prestigious organizations, including CPAM in the Cayman Islands, the Dubai Health Authority in Dubai, and Primephysio (Dry Needling & OMT) in the UK. His involvement with the Contact, Help, Advice, and Information Network (CHAIN-NETWORK.ORG.UK) reflects his dedication to staying connected with global healthcare networks. He is an editor of physiopedia and page owner/top contributor of the “Rehabilitation in Sport” page https://www.physio-pedia.com/Rehabilitation_in_Sport.
In his professional appointments, Dr. Philans serves as a board member for the Ghana Rheumatoid Arthritis Committee and has held the position of head of the medical team for the Ghana Rugby League Federation from 2017 to 2020.
Educational Background and Certifications:
Dr. Philans’s academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Ghana, a neuro-rehabilitation specialization from Australia, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from A.T. Still University in Arizona, U.S.A., where he excelled with a 4.0 GPA. His commitment to ongoing learning is demonstrated through certifications as a Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist (Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Academy, UK), Certified Dry Needling Tutor (PrimePhysio in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University, U.K), and Certified Kinesiology Taping Practitioner (Kinesio University, U.S.A).
Areas of Specialization:
Dr. Philans’s expertise encompasses various physiotherapy disciplines, including neurorehabilitation, orthopedic/musculoskeletal physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, pediatric physiotherapy, and geriatric physiotherapy.
Dr. Philans Cosmos Ankrah is a distinguished physiotherapist with a global perspective, contributing significantly to the field through his expertise, affiliations, and commitment to enhancing healthcare practices.
