Physical Therapy Internships Abroad

Takoradi is a lively town on Africa’s West coast. It’s a center of both historical and natural attractions — ageing coastal forts, waterfalls, safari parks, and rural villages all lie close by — making it the perfect jumping off point for adventure.

A proactive attitude on a physical therapy Internship here could see you helping to rehabilitate patients with a variety of conditions. These could include strokes, burns, and Erb’s Palsy. You could also gain experience with post-op rehabilitation, learning how specialists tackle this with limited equipment. If you're looking for physical therapy internships in Africa, Ghana is an excellent choice.  Read stories from those who’ve already travelled with us to Takoradi.

If you do your physical therapy internship in Kandy, you’ll get experience with local staff who actively promote patient interaction. Compared to what you’re used to at home, equipment is outdated in Sri Lanka. But you’ll see how local physical therapy have adapted to this by improvising equipment from everyday materials. The physical therapay OPD here is busy, and local therapists often have to deal with three or four patients at a time. Spend time here and see advanced cases, some of which you might not have seen before. Kandy also has a dedicated sports medicine unit headed up by a sports medicine consultant and orthopaedic consultant. Here, you can see a range of clinics dedicated to sports rehabilitation.

A bustling hub of Southeast Asian culture and popular with backpackers. Busy markets, popular bars and delicious street food across the city. Nearby, find tropical beaches, rainforests, and ancient temples and pagodas.

Our partner institution in Hue is a university teaching hospital, meaning that the Rehabilitation Department you’ll spend time in has exceptional experience coaching physical therapists. You’ll gain a breadth of experience helping to rehabilitate patients with everything from severe burns to paediatric spina bifida caused by Agent Orange that still affects children generations after its use in the Vietnam War. As this is a low-resource clinical setting, you’ll also see how local staff cope with a lack of modern equipment. If you're looking for a physical therapy internship in Asia, Hue should be at the top of your list.

Iloilo sits on the coast of a paradise island in the Philippines, surrounded by white sand beaches and tropical jungles. The city itself is a cultural hub with bars, seafront cafes, markets, and a budding art scene.

On a Physical Therapy Internship here, you can spend time with local specialists in departments that treat both patients from the city and surrounding villages. You might also find yourself helping to rehabilitate cases of cerebral palsy and spinal cord injuries, as well as observing traumatic brain injury surgeries. Read stories from those who’ve already travelled with us to Iloilo.

Dar es Salaam is one of Tanzania’s most lively cities, and just beyond its borders you’ll find mountains, and jungles. During your stay you’ll be able to go on safari, take a boat to the tropical island of Zanzibar, and explore the beautiful national park.

On a Physical Therapy Internship here, you could be assisting with cases resulting from the many road and construction accidents that occur here daily. The use of dated equipment and machinery in this low resource environment will bring to the fore the challenges local staff face. Read stories from those who’ve already travelled with us to Dar es Salaam.

Kathmandu’s history spans thousands of years. The ageing temples and stupas that punctuate the city streets make this clear. Modernity has left its mark, however—motorbikes speed down winding lanes, monks chatter on mobile phones, and many restaurants now serve both traditional and western dishes.

Physical Therapy  is a rapidly evolving practice in Nepal. On an internship here, you’ll observe how the discipline is developing in comparison to Western practices. Cases of stroke, cerebral palsy, and burns are all common cases here, and through spending time in our partner hospitals you could gaining direct experience with them. Read stories from those who’ve already travelled with us to Kathmandu.