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 CEO of Philanx Health & Rehab in the Cayman Islands, Dr. Philans leads the team with great experience and has several post-graduate qualifications. He holds licenses to practice in the Cayman Islands and in Dubai (the United Arab Emirates).
Dr. Philans’s clinical experience extends across neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal, and sports therapy. He has hospital-based, community-based, and private physio OPD-based experiences from Ghana and the UAE and also 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 sports rehab and healthcare is evident as he supports athletes who are members of the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) with both on-field and off-field management of sports injuries.
His extensive training and qualifications across Ghana, Australia, the UK, and Arizona, USA, have exposed him to diverse physiotherapy practices in various clinical settings.
Professional Affiliations and Appointments:
Dr. Philans is CPAM-licensed (Cayman Islands) and DHA-licensed (Dubai Health Authority). He is also affiliated with Primephysio (Dry Needling/Acupuncture & 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.
Dr. Philans serves as a board member for the Ghana Rheumatoid Arthritis Committee (2019 to present).
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, USA, where he excelled with a 4.0 GPA.
His commitment to ongoing learning is demonstrated through post-graduate certifications including becoming a Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist (Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Academy, UK), Certified Dry Needling Tutor (PrimePhysio in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University, UK), and Certified Kinesiology Taping Practitioner (Kinesio University, USA).
His interest in dealing with medico-legal issues further motivated him to apply to and gain admission to Scotland’s University of Edinburgh law school in 2023/2024 where he is currently a law student pursuing an LLM in Medical Law & Ethics.
Areas of Specialization:
Dr. Philans’s expertise encompasses various physiotherapy disciplines, including neurorehabilitation, orthopedic/musculoskeletal physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, and geriatric physiotherapy. He has a special interest in managing neurological issues. In addition to his well-praised manual therapy skills, he is very familiar with and keeps up with the application of the latest technologies in 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.
