Welcome - Lumela
Welcome!
Curious about the story of physiotherapy in Lesotho? You've come to the right place. Dive into our 'Physiotherapy in Lesotho' section to explore its fascinating history — from its earliest roots to where it stands today.
But that's just the beginning. This site is also your gateway to everything happening on the ground: our clinical work, community outreach, and hands-on physiotherapy practice across Lesotho. Natural remedies, home-based care, traditional healing methods — in Lesotho, these aren't separate worlds. They're deeply woven into the fabric of physiotherapy itself. Curious how it all connects? Head over to our 'Resources' tab, where you'll find answers to almost anything you're wondering about.
Ready for more? Our 'Resources' page features handpicked highlight videos — but that's just the tip of the iceberg. We've got a whole library waiting for you on YouTube. Come take a look:
We are thrilled to announce that we have established an association to ensure the continuation of Physiotherapy in Lesotho. For more information, please click on the link. Association
Our mission of the association
We are committed to establishing a strong and sustainable physiotherapy service within Lesotho’s healthcare system.
Our Activities
Our work on the ground and online covers the following areas:
Teaching materials & knowledge – We develop new teaching materials for physiotherapy in Lesotho, update existing materials and make them available to as many professionals as possible.
Continuing professional development – We design and deliver continuing professional development programmes for physiotherapists and healthcare professionals – both directly on the ground in Lesotho and in the form of online courses.
Professional support – We offer online supervision and professional advice for physiotherapy staff at all institutions in Lesotho.
Database & digital resources – We continuously maintain and expand our physiotherapy database and the resource website physioinlesotho.ch, making both freely accessible.
Public relations – We inform the public in Switzerland and Germany about our work and the state of physiotherapy in Lesotho.