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Meet Folarin Babatunde PT PhD

Personal Profile

With over two decades of dedicated Canadian and international clinical practice and academic prowess in physiotherapy, Folarin is a distinguished professional renowned for advancing musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation. Folarin holds an impressive academic background, including a PhD in Rehabilitation Science, complemented by dual Master's degrees in Sports and Exercise Medicine and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy.​

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Folarin is a dedicated and experienced physiotherapist with a comprehensive background in both international and clinical settings. His journey in physiotherapy has taken him across the globe, allowing him to acquire a diverse skill set and a deep understanding of various healthcare systems and patient needs.

 

Folarin’s leadership also extends to fostering professional growth within the physiotherapy community and shaping the future of the profession through supporting the Ontario Internationally Educated Physiotherapists Program, University of Toronto. He is the Director of Cogent Academy, a continuous professional development institute for practicing physiotherapists.

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Clinical Specializations

  • Geriatric Rehabilitation

  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

  • Neurological Rehabilitation

  • Trauma and Complex Care

  • Sports Injury Rehabilitation

Major Event Participation

  • 2012 London Olympics

  • 2010 South Africa World Cup

Folarin Babatunde 
PhD MScSEM MScPT BScPT
College of Physiotherapists of Ontario

Folarin is Registered and in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Click HERE to see his up to date registration status

Favorite Quote

Luck is what happens, when opportunity meets preparation.

- Seneca (Roman Philosopher)

Favorite Thing To Do

Spending time with wife and 2 sons

Writing and recording music

Favorite Sport

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Favorite Destination

Barcelona, Spain

Degrees

Post-Graduate Credentials

Professional Memberships

  • PhD Rehabilitation Science - McMaster University

  • MSc Sports and Exercise Medicine - Nottingham University

  • MSc Orthopaedic Physiotherapy - University of Ibadan

  • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy - University of Ibadan

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  • Sports Physiotherapy - Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

  • NDT/Bobath Approach to Neurological Rehabilitation - British Bobath Tutors Association

  • Performance Enhancement Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine

  • Vestibular Rehabilitation - 360 Neuro Health

  • Orthotic Fabrication for Physical Rehabilitation - Orfit Institute

  • Acupuncture and Dry-needing - Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute

  • Aquatic Therapy - Aqua Epps

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

  • Motivational Interviewing - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

  • Football Medicine Diploma - Federation International Football Association

  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate - Toronto  Metropolitan University

  • Canadian Physiotherapy Association

  • Ontario Physiotherapy Association 

  • International association for the Study of Pain

  • British Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine

  • British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Limb Absence Rehabilitation 

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