Dr. Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo
Dr. Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo is a READER in MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Dr. Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, a READER in the Department of Medical Rehabilitation, NAU, Nnewi CAMPUS
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Address: | Medical Rehabilitation And Physiotherapy, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, ENUGU CAMPUS. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2016) January, 2013 to October, 2015 PhD NEUROPHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSIOTHERAPY |
| 2 | National Open University. (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 2015) January, 2014 to December, 2014 PGDE(EDUCATION) Education |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. (Master Degree, August, 2009) March, 2003 to June, 2009 Msc (Medical Rehabilitation) Medical Rehab (physiotherapy) |
| 4 | University Of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. (Bachelor Degree, April, 1996) January, 1990 to May, 1995 BMR(PT) Medical Rehab (physiotherapy) |
| 5 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (GCE, June, 1989) September, 1982 to June, 1989 GCE General Certificate Of Education |
| 6 | Epupe Primary School, Abagana. (FSLC, February, 1986) November, 1977 to June, 1982 FSLC First School Ving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION, FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY December, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Head of Department, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY January, 2024 to September, 2024 |
| 3 | DEPARTMENTAL PG COORDINATOR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY October, 2022 to Present |
| 4 | DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION OFFICER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY March, 2020 to March, 2022 |
| 5 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikwe University December, 2019 to Present |
| 6 | Adjunct Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikwe University June, 2007 to December, 2019 |
| 7 | Deputy Director of Physiotherapy Services, Nnamdi Azikwe University University Teaching, Nnewi February, 1998 to December, 2019 |
| 8 | NYSC, State Specialist Hospital Ado Ekiti December, 1996 to December, 1997 |
| 9 | Intern Physiotherapist, University Of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State December, 1995 to December, 1996 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Uzoamaka Nwakaego Akobundu, SochimaJohnmarkObiekwe, GinikaLovelyn Okonkwo, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, IfeomaAdaigweAmaechi, EbereYvonneIhegihu, NnaemekaCharlesAni, Joseph Onuwa Umunnah. (2025, January), "LowBackPainintheThirdTrimester: Social Implications for Pregnant WomeninNigerianSuburbanHospitals", Lifestyle Medicine, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1-10 |
| 2 | Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Chidera Chibuikem Fortunate, Sochima Johnmark Obiekwe, Uchechukwu Martha Chukwuemeka, Christiana Nkiru Okafor, Augustine Asiduba Igwe and Jovita Ada Daniel. (2025, February), "Knowledge and perception of stroke management practices among middle-aged residents of Otolo community in Nnewi North Local Government Area, Nigeria", BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, Vol. 25, (Issue 44), pp 12 |
| 3 | Akobundu, U.N., Obiekwe, S.J., Ezeigwe, J., Adaigwe, A.I., Okonkwo, U.P., Daniel, A.J., Akosile, C.O. (2025, May), "The Correlation of Work-Related Stress, Sleep Quality, and Physical Activity Among Academic Staff in a Nigerian Medical School: A Cross-Sectional Study", Lifestyle Medicine, pp 7 |
| 4 | 2. Sochima Johnmark, O., Akobundu, U. N., Precious Emuka, O., Christopher Olusanjo, A., Chukwuemeka, U. M., Mgbeojedo, U. G., & Okonkwo, U. P.. (2025, January), "Cognitive dysfunction, social participation, and performance of activities of daily living among a sub-urban community-dwelling older adults in Nigeria", COGENT GERONTOLOGY, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 15 |
| 5 | Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Joy Chinazaekpere Nwose, Christopher Olusanja Akosile, Uchechukwu Martha Chukwuemeka, Ahaoma Victor Mbanuzuru, Emeka Sylvester Igwe, Christiana Nkiru Okafor, Joseph Onuuwa Ummunah. (2024, March), "Cognizance and perception of physiotherapy intervention in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder amongst clinical physiotherapy students in tertiary institution, Nigeria", Bulletin Faculty Physical Therapy, Vol. 29, (Issue 12) |
| 6 | Uzoamaka Nwakego Akobundu, · Ogechi Juliet Oledibe, · Sochima Johnmark Obiekwe, · Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, · Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi,· Jovita Ada Daniel, · Ukamaka Gloria Mgbeojedo,· Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu. (2024, October), "Cross‑cultural adaptation and validation of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) in the Igbo language", DISCOVER PSYCHOLOGY, Vol. 4, (Issue 154) |
| 7 | Uchechukwu M. Chukwuemeka, Chimdindu P. Benjamin, Chigozie I. Uchenwoke, Uchenna P. Okonkwo, Anthony C. Anakor, Stephen S. Ede, Ayodeji A. Fabunmi 5, Ifeoma A. Amaechi 1, Uzoamaka N. Akobundu. (2024, March), "Impact of squatting on selected cardiovascular parameters among college students", Scientific Reports, Vol. 14, pp 5669 |
| 8 | Christiana Nkiru Okafor, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Kenneth Umezulike Ani, Ethel Ogoemeka Onuora, Mathew Nwokike, Jane Turyasingura Byabagambi, Munezero Tamu JohnBosco, Valence Mfitumukiza, Mercy Chinenye Nwankwo and Alex Tumusiime. (2024, March), "Self-Care Practices and the Associated Socio-Demographic Variables of Persons With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2dm) in Southeast, Nigeria", Nutrition and Metabolic Insights, Vol. 17, pp 1-12 |
| 9 | CHUKWUEMEKA,UchechukwuMartha;FABUNMI,AyodejiAyodele;IKAR,OnyinyeVivian;UMUNNAH,JosephOnuwa;AKOBUNDU,UzoamakaNwakego;OKONKWO,UchennaProsper. (2023, March), "KNOWLEDGEANDPERCEPTIONOFPRE-ANDPOST-OPERATIVEPHYSIOTHERAPYINTERVENTIONSAMONGMEDICALDOCTORSINTERTIARYHOSPITALSINANAMBRASTATE", JournalofBiomedicalInvestigation, Vol. 11, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Ahoma Victor Mbanuzuru, Rechard Uwakwe, Chinekwu Sochukwu Anyaoku, Anastacia Okwudili Ojimba, Mary Chinyere Mbanuzuru, Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku, Darlington Chukwudinma Obi, Christiana Nkiru Okafor, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo. (2023, July), "Generalized anxiety disorder screening using gad-7 among in-school adolescents of anambra state, nigeria: a comparative study between urban and rural areas", Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, Vol. 17, (Issue 91) |
| 11 | Christiana Nkiru Okafor, Chinedu Charles Onyenekwe, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Joseph Onuuwa Umunnah, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro, Ahaoma Victor Mbanuzuru, Ukamaka Elizabeth Agunwah, Chika Chioma Odira, Eucharia Ngozi Makata, Chinenye Mercy Nwankwo. (2023, June), "Effect of Educational Intervention Program on Self-Efficacy of Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in South-East, Nigeria", Nutrition and Metabolic Insights, Vol. 16 |
| 12 | Christiana Nkiru Okafor, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Chiejina Edith Nkechi1, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo , Chinenye Mercy Nwankwo, Ijeoma Lewechi Okoronkwo, Pat Uzo Okpala, Anulika Johnson Afonne. (2023, March), "Effect of educational intervention programme on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus in South-East, Nigeria", BMC Endocrine Disorders, Vol. 23, (Issue 75) |
| 13 | Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Nnaemeka Pascal Ngwu, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye. (2023, June), "Neighbourhood Safety, Fall Indices, Physical Activity Level and Social Participation Restrictions from a Population of Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.", BMC Geriatrics, Vol. 23, (Issue 358) |
| 14 | Uchechukwu Martha Chukwuemeka, Favour Chidera Okoro, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi, Anthony Chinedu Anakor, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Christiana Nkiru Okafor. (2023, February), "Knowledge, awareness, and presence of cardiovascular risk factors among college staff of a Nigerian University", Bulletin Faculty Physical Therapy |
| 15 | Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Chidinma Chisom Eze, Sam Chidi Ibeneme, Sylvester Emeka Igwe, Uchechukwu Martha Chukwuemeka, Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu, Daniel Chimuanya Ugwuanyi. (2023, June), "Knowledge and utilization of standardized stroke outcome measures among physiotherapists in tertiary health institutions in Anambra State, Nigeria", Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Vol. 28, (Issue 21) |
| 16 | Christiana Nkiru Okafor, Chinedu Charles Onyenekwe, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Joseph Onuuwa Umunnah, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro, Ahaoma Victor Mbanuzuru, Ukamaka Elizabeth Agunwah, Chika Chioma Odira, Eucharia Ngozi Makata, Chinenye Mercy Nwankwo. (2023, June), "Effect of Educational Intervention Program on Self-Efficacy of Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in South-East, Nigeria", Nutrition and Metabolic Insights, Vol. 16, pp 1-8 |
| 17 | Maduagwu SM, Zizighi S, Mohammad UA, Nwanne CA, Ani KU, Ihegihu EY, Nwosu IB, Okonkwo AC, Umunnah JO, Okonkwo UP, Muonwe CS, Abamara NC. (2023, April), "Exercise impacts positively on bone mineral density in human immunodeficiency virus seropositives: Do health professionals know?", IBEROAMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, Vol. 2, pp 57-67 |
| 18 | Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Leonard Arinzechukwu Simon, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Maduabuchi Joseph Nwankwo. (2023, April), "Burden, needs, and attitude of parents of children with cerebral palsy in a middle-income country", Journal of Public Health |
| 19 | Uchechukwu Martha Chukwuemeka, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Chibuike Jefferen Njoku, Sylvester Emeka Igwe, Taiwo Joseph Oyewumi, Daniel Chimmuanya Ugwuanyi. (2023, March), "Work-related stress, quality of life, and coping mechanism among lecturers in a Tertiary Educational Institution in Anambra State, Nigeria", BMC Psychology, Vol. 11, (Issue 73), pp 1-9 |
| 20 | Ihegihu Ebere Yvonne, Iwuno Onyebuchi Emmanuel, Okoye Emmanuel Chiebuka, Okonkwo Uchenna Prosper, Chukwuka Benjamin Uzodinma, Amaechi Ifeoma Adaigwe, Akobundu Uzoamaka Nwakego. (2022, June), "KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF COMMUNITYPHYSIOTHERAPYAMONG PHYSIOTHERAPISTS IN SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 75-82 |
| 21 | Sam Chidi Ibeneme, Victor Chukwuebuka Uwakwe, Hellen Myezwa, Franklin Onyedinma Irem, Fortune Elochukwu Ezenwankwo, Tunde Adedayo Ajidahun, Amarachi Destiny Ezuma, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Gerhard Fortwengel. (2022, May), "Impact of exercise training on symptoms of depression, physical activity level and social participation in people living with HIV/AIDS: a systematic review and meta-analysis", BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol. 22 |
| 22 | Maduagwu Stanley, Maryam Muftaudeen, Chidile Muonwe, Chuka Ifeanyi Umeonwuka, Chiamaka Ann Nwanne, Cornelius Mahdi Ishaku, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu, Ifeoma Nwosu, Ali Alhaji Modu. (2022, July), "Physiotherapists’ perception on first contact practice in Nigeria: a cross-sectional survey", Bulletin Faculty Physical Therapy, Vol. 27, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
| 23 | Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Chukwuebuka Fortune Agbo, Sam Chidi Ibeneme, Emeka Sylvester Igwe, Christopher Olusegun Akosile, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Okoye Chiebuka Emmanuel, Stanley Monday Maduagwu, Elochukwu Fortune Ezenwankwo, Echezona Nelson Ekechukwu. (2022, September), "The Burden and Quality of life of Caregivers of Stroke Survivors with Cognitive Impairment in Selected Healthcare Facilities in Anambra State, Nigeria", Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Vol. 8, pp 23337214221126329 |
| 24 | Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Ebubechukwu Maryrita Anyoke, Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Uzoamaka Nwakaego Akobundu, Afamefuna Victor Egwuonwu, Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu, Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi, Christian Arinze Okonkwo. (2022, July), "Profile of Stroke Survivors Managed at the Physiotherapy Department of a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Southeast Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 45-54 |
| 25 | Emmanuel C Okoye, Ifeoma U Onwuakagba, Cynthia C Akile, Uchenna P Okonkwo, Christopher O Akosile, Ukamaka G Mgbeojedo, Taiwo J Oyewumi, Oluwaseun S Kubeyinje. (2022, April), "Social Support, General Self-Efficacy, Fear of Falling, and Physical Activity Among Older Adults in a Middle-Income Country", Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Vol. 8, pp 23337214221097750 |
| 26 | Ebere Ihegihu, Kenechukwu Anyaeche, Chima Ihegihu, Chidozie Mbada, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi, Martins Nweke, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo. (2022, June), "Physical Activity Participation, Exercise Self-Efficacy and Self-Motivation Among Students in A Nigerian University", Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 10, (Issue 2) |
| 27 | Okonkwo, U. P., Okechukwu Daniel, D., Onwuakagba, I. U., Okoye, E. C., Igwe, E. S., Maduagwu, S. M., Ani, K. U., Ekechukwu, E. N. D., Amaechi, I. A., & Nwosu, I. B.. (2022, November), "Knowledge and perception of clinical physiotherapy students about physiotherapy management of stroke survivors with visual impairment", BRITISH JOURNAL OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT |
| 28 | EY Ihegihu, CB Okoye, CC Ihegihu, BU Chukwuka, UP Okonkwo et al. (2022, November), "Knowledge and Attitude towards Palliative Care amongst Clinical Physiotherapy students in a Nigerian Tertiary Institution", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 11-16 |
| 29 | Okoye EC, Onwuakagba IU, Akile CC, Okonkwo UP, Akosile CO, Mgbeojedo UG, Oyewumi TJ, Kubeyinje OS. (2022, March), "Social Support, General Self-Efficacy, Fear of Falling, and Physical Activity Among Older Adults in a Middle-Income Country", Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Vol. 8 |
| 30 | Ibeneme, S.C., Eze, J.C., Okonkwo, U.P. et al. (2022, August), "Evaluating the discriminatory power of the velocity field diagram and timed-up-and-go test in determining the fall status of community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional observational study.", BMC Geriatr |
| 31 | Sam Chidi Ibeneme, Joy Chinyere Eze, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Georgian Chiaka Ibeneme, Gerhard Fortwengel. (2022, August), "Evaluating the discriminatory power of the velocity field diagram and timed-up-and-go test in determining the fall status of community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional observational study", BMC Geriatrics |
| 32 | Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Somto Joseph Onyebuchi, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Christian Arinze Okonkwo, Bagriel Onyekachi Anukam. (2022, December), "Validation of the Igbo Version of Maleka Stroke Community Reintegration Measure among Stroke Survivors Eastern Nigeria: A crosssectional Validation Study", Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation |
| 33 | Emmanuel C Okoye, Ifeoma U Onwuakagba, Lydia C Agbapulonwu, Ukamaka G Mgbeojedo, Uchenna P Okonkwo and Maduabuchi J Nwankwo. (2022, December), "Validation of an iCare Health Monitor smartphone application in the assessment of vital signs among stroke survivors in a poor-resource country", Digital Health, Vol. 8, pp 1-7 |
| 34 | Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Sam Chidi Ibeneme, Elochukwu Fortune Ezenwankwo, Chukwuebuka Olisaemeka Okeke, Kenneth Umezulike Ani, Uzoamaka Nwakaego Akobundu & Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba. (2021, November), "Gender response to 10 weeks’ acupuncture-TENS application on patients who presented with post-injection sciatic pain", Bulletin Faculty Physical Therapy, Vol. 26, (Issue 1), pp `-9 |
| 35 | Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Favour Nnenna Uzuh, Maduaburochukwu Joseph Nwankwo, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Joseph Onuwa Ummuna, Emeka Sylvester Igwe, Stanley Monday Maduagwu, Kenneth Umezulike Ani, Uzoamaka Nwakaego Akobundu & Chiamaka Ann Nwanne. (2021, September), "Awareness of the risk factors of stroke among the non-teaching staff of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Bulletin Faculty Physical Therapy, Vol. 26, (Issue 37) |
| 36 | Fatai Adesina Maruf, Kenneth Ani, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Obinna Dickson Nwodo, Prosper Uchenna Okonkwo, Peter Agba Awhen. (2021, ), "Correlates And Predictors Of Disability Related To Chronic Low-Back Pain In A Nigerian Population", Journal of Musculoskeletal Research |
| 37 | Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Joseph Onuwa Umunnah, Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu, Fatai Adesina Maruf, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Chukwuebuka Olisaemeka Okeke and Ch. (2021, March), "Availability And Utilization Of Personal Protective Equipment By Nigerian Physiotherapists During COVID-19 Pandemic", Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 36-53 |
| 38 | Okonkwo, U.P., Ihegihu, E.Y., Maruf, F.A. et al. (2021, October), "Physiotherapists’ perception of physicians’ referral of patients for physiotherapy in the Nigerian health system.", Bulletin Faculty Physical Therapy, Vol. 26, (Issue 32) |
| 39 | Joseph Onuwa Umunnah, Mercy Onyinye Okoli, Ifeoma Uche Onwuakagba, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Fatai Adesina Maruf, & Prosper Uche Okonkwo. (2020, June), "Effects Of Cold Application On Pressure Sensation, Two-Point Discrimination And Maximal Isometric Muscle Strength", BAJEBAP, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 363-369 |
| 40 | Maruf FA, Odetunde MO, Okonkwo PU. (2020, January), "Association Between Physical Activity Level And Blood Pressure: Varied And Graded Mediating Effects Of Obesity Indices In Schoolchildren", Cardiology in the Young, pp 1-7 |
| 41 | Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye1, Stella Onyinye Oyedum, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Peter Olanrewaju Ibikunle, Uchenna Prosper O. (2020, July), "Cross-cultural Adaptation And Validation Of The Reintegration To Normal Living Index Into IGBO Language Among Individuals With Mobility Disability", Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes |
| 42 | Ihegihu CC, Ihegihu EY, Egwuonwu AV, Okonkwo UP, Ibikunle PO, Anumba CE. (2020, January), "Reference Intervals Of Serum Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein In Nigerian Adults At Nnewi. A Pilot Study", Online J Health Allied Scs, Vol. 17, (Issue 4) |
| 43 | Nwankwo M.J, Okoye E.C, Ifezue A.G, Ucheolu N.I, Egwuonwu V.A, Okonkwo U.P. (2019, October), "Knowledge And Attitude Of Health Science Students Towards Epilepsy In A Nigerian University", Afr. J. Biomed. Res, Vol. 22, pp 151-156 |
| 44 | Okonkwo, U., Umunna, J., & Ihegihu, C. (2019, March), "A 3-Year Physiotherapy Management Of A Case Of Spinal Poliomyelitis Referred At Three Months Post Paralysis.", Asian Journal of Pediatric Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 45 | Chima Collins Ihegihu, Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Ifeoma Adigwe Okeke, Prosper Uchenna Okonkwo, Rita Nkechi Ativie. (2018, October), "Oral Diclofenac Sodium, Quadriceps Strengthening Exercises And Infrared Radiation Therapy In The Treatment Of Osteoarthritis Of The Knee In A South-Eastern Nigerian Population", International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 10), pp 74-81 |
| 46 | U. P. Okonkwo, S. C. Ibeneme, C. Ihegihu, I. C. Ezema, E. C. Okoye, V. A. Egwuonwu, E. N. Ekechukwu, O. Azubike. (2018, January), "Stroke Severity Variations In A 12 Month Prospective Study Involving Sub-Acute Ischemic Stroke Survivors With And Without Cognitive Impairment In Nnewi, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology |
| 47 | Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Sam Chidi Ibeneme, Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu, Afamefuna Victor Egwuonwu, Charles Ikechukwu Ezema & Fatai Adesina Maruf. (2018, May), "Effects Of A 12-month Task-specific Balance Training On The Balance Status Of Stroke Survivors With And Without Cognitive Impairments In Selected Hospitals In Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria", Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, Vol. 25, (Issue 5), pp 333-340 |
| 48 | Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu, Chima Collins Ihegihu, Egwuonwu Afamefuna Victor Okonkwo Uchenna Prosper. (2018, August), "Comparative Efficacy Of Quadriceps Strengthening, Infrared Radiation Therapy And Oral Diclofenac Sodium In The Management Of Symptomatic Osteoarthritis Of The Knee", Journal of Health Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 12-18 |
| 49 | Okonkwo UP, Ibeneme SC, Ihegihu EY, Egwuonwu AV, Ezema IC, Maruf AF, Okoye EC, Ibikunle OP, Ezekwu AO. (2018, December), "Effects Of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation In The Management Of Post-Injection Sciatic Pain In A Non-randomized Controlled Clinical Trial In Nnewi, Nigeria", BMC Complement Altern Med, Vol. 18, (Issue 1) |
| 50 | U. P. Okonkwo, G. C. Okoye, A. O. Ezeukwu, M. J. Nwankwo, V. A. Egwuonwu, O. P. Ibikunle, C. O. Azubike and E. E. Okoye. (2017, October), "Cognitive Recovery Outcome In A 12 Month Quasi Experimental Study Involving Sub-acute Stroke Survivors In Selected Hospitals In Nnewi, Anambra State", Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 1-12 |
| 51 | Okonkwo U. P., Okoye G. C, Ibeneme S. C. Ihegihu Y. E, Egwuonwu V. E., Nwankwo M. J, Ummuna J. O.. (2017, May), "Effects Of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation And Balance Training On Activities Of Daily Living (ADL) Of Stroke Survivors With And Without Cognitive Impairment", International Journal of Stroke Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp pp.1-9 |
| 52 | C.N. Ofiaeli, A.V. Egwuonwu, M. J. Nwankwo, Y. E. Ihegihu and U. P. Okonkwo. (2017, June), "The Relationship Between Selected Anthropometric Indices And Cardiorespiratory Fitness In Apparently Healthy Young Adults In A Nigerian Community", Journal of Advances in Medical and pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 1=9 |
| 53 | Umunnah J.O, Okoye, N. A, Sibeudu, F. T., Okonkwo P. U. (2015, February), "Prevalence Of Low Back Pain Among Occupational Motorcycle Riders In Nnewi, Anambra State", Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 21 |
| 54 | P.O.IBIKUNLE, C. B. OKPAGU, Y. E. IHEGIHU, P. OKONKWO. (2012, September), "SEX DIFFERENCES AND RELATIONSHIP AMONG PEAK GRIP STRENGHT, GRIP STRENGHT AND ARTHROPOMETRIC MEASURES IN DOMINANT AND NON-DOMINANT HANDS OF CHILDREN AGED 4-16 IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA", TROPICAL JOURNAL MEDICAL RESEARCH, Vol. 16, (Issue 2) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | S. Ibeneme, J.C. Eze , U.P. Okonkwo , G.C. Ibeneme, G. Fortwengel. (2023, June), "EVALUATING THE DISCRIMINATORY POWER OF THE VELOCITY-FIELD-DIAGRAM & TIMED-UP- AND-GO TEST IN DETERMINING THE FALL STATUS OF COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS", WCPT 2023, pp PL-1354 |
| 2 | Ifeoma C. Nwosu, Divinefavor Onyekelu,Prosper U. Okoknwo,Ezinne C. Ekediegwu,Stanley Maduagwu,Micheal D. Ogunlana, Yvonne Y. Ihegihu, Ekpudayo Ogunkunle, Ogochukwu Umeonwuka. (2022, November), "Quality of life of older-persons with disability and their attitude towards physical activity participation in selected local government area, Enugu-Nigeria", Ankara Virtual Conference |
| 3 | Ifeoma B. Nwosu, Maryimmaculate N. Egwim, Stanley Maduagwu, Ezinne C. Ekediegwu, Micheal C. Ogunlana, Prosper U. Okonkwo, Yvonne E. Ihegihu, Ekudayo Ogunkunle. (2022, December), "Physical functioning among community-dwelling individuals with knee osteoarthritis in Nnewi North Local government Area, Anambra-Nigeria", nkara International Congress on Scientific Research-V11 |
| 4 | Ihegihu YE, Anyaeche KL, Ihegihu CC, Amaechi IA, NWOSU IB, Okonkwo UP, Maduagwu S, Iheukwumere N.. (2022, October), "correlation among physical activity, exercise, self-efficacy, and excercise self-motivation among undergraduate students of faculty of health science and technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeriay,", Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapist of Nigeria |
| 5 | Chima Collins Ihegihu, Babatunde Adegoke, sam Ibeneme, Joseph Onuwa Umunnah,Prosper Uchenna Okonkwo, Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu. (2021, November), "The effect of ultrasound therapy on serum levels of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein and hyalunoric acid in symptomatic knee osteoarthritis patients in a Nigerian population", 2021 Back and Neck Pain Forum |
| 6 | Okonkwo UP, Okoye C, Nwosu MC, Ibeneme S, Obinna C. Ihegihu YE. Azubike O, Umunnah. (2015, September), "A 12-month proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and balance training on functional recovery of stroke survivors with cognitive impairment", The Nigerian Society of neurological sciences(affiliated World Federation of Neurological) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "NORMATIVE VALUES AND REFERNCE EQUATIONS FOR PULMONARY FUNCTION VARIABLES FROM SAMPLE OF APPARENTLY HEALTHY ADULTS IN ANAMBRASTATE, NIGERIA" (2023). Completed Masters project by OGBUECHE CHUKWUDI MARTINS (2017636001F |
| 2 | "Reproductive Health Literacy, Pelvic Floor Awareness, and Uterine Prolapse Prevention Knowledge Among Women of Reproductive Age in Southeastern Nigeria" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by Chimdidu-Chris Juliet Chizoba / 2021626011FA |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGE PAYMENT SPONSORSHIP" (March, 2023 to March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Uniklinik Ulm |
| 2 | Awardee: "THE EFFECT OF ULTRASONIC THERAPY ON SERUM LEVELS OF CARTILAGE OLIGOMERIC MATRIX PROTEIN AND HYALURONIC ACID IN KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS PATIENTS" (March, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "TST combined with neuromuscular facilitation technique on hemiplegic gait in patients with stroke" (July, 2019) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "The effects of the alcohol and benzodiazepines on the excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters implying to neuron and peripheral tissues disorders" (December, 2018) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Post-stroke Delirium Course in Prospective Observational Polish Study (PROPOLIS)." (December, 2018) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Psychological Adjustment among Persons with Spinal Cord Injury in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana." (November, 2018) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "8. Bobath versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in retraining of balance and Functional Independence in Activities of Daily Living" (September, 2018) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Neuropsychological Rehabilitation in a Case of Dynamic" (August, 2018) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "FACULTY DEFENSE" (January, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "FACULTY DEFENSE" (January, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "INVITATION AS EXTERNAL EXAMINER" (January, 2024 to January, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "MSC RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSAL" (October, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "PHT PROFESSIONAL EXAM" (October, 2023 to October, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "4TH PHT PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EVALUATION EXAMINATION" (December, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| 7 | Chief Examiner, "Professional Clinical Examination of 300l" (October, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 8 | Chief Examiner, "External for Professional clinical examination of 300 level students of Physiotherapy Students 2020/2021" (October, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 9 | Examiner, "EXTERNAL EXAMINER" (September, 2021). Ongoing External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | MEMBER, "MEDICAL REHABILITATION THERAPIST BOARD OF NIGERIA (CLINICAL ACCREDITATION)" (December, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria" (December, 2018) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | MEMBER, "COMMITTE ON MEDICAL CENTER" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | MEMBER, "COMMITTEE ON AWARD AND COMMENDATION" (February, 2025) |
| 3 | CHAIRMAN, "FHST DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE" (April, 2025) |
| 4 | MEMBER, "BLESSED UNIZIK/QUALITY CONTROL COMMITTEE" (April, 2025) |
| 5 | Member, "Letter of ECMR Committee Appointment" (April, 2023) |
| 6 | Member, "Departmental Quality Assurance Sub-committee" (June, 2023) |
| 7 | MEMBER, "ACADEMIC/EXAM COMMITTEE, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION" (January, 2022) |
| 8 | MEMBER, "QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE" (January, 2022) |
| 9 | MEMBER, "DRESS CODE COMMITTEE" (January, 2022) |
| 10 | COORDINATOR, "PG COORDINATOR" (January, 2022) |
| 11 | MEMBER, "SENIOR STAFF DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE" (January, 2022) |
| 12 | CHAIRMAN, "JUNIOR STAFF AND STUDENTS' DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE" (January, 2022) |
| 13 | MEMBER, "• Member Faculty of Health Sciences Ethics Committee" (January, 2021) |
| 14 | MEMBER, "Member Faculty of Health Sciences Welfare Committee" (January, 2021) |
| 15 | MEMBER, "Member Quality Assurance Committee, Department of Medical Rehabilitation" (January, 2021) |
| 16 | MEMBER, "Member Faculty Lecture Committee" (March, 2021) |
| 17 | CHAIRMAN, "‘Who is Who Committee' in Abagana Anglican Community" (October, 2021) |
| 18 | Exam Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (March, 2020) |
| 19 | FINANCIAL SECRETARY, "• Financial Secretary Abagana Welfare Union (AWU), ABAGANA" (December, 2018 to December, 2018) |
| 20 | DELEGATE, "Synod Delegate, Nnewi Diocesan Synod (Anglican Communion), ZION ANGLICAN CHURCH" (August, 2018) |
| 21 | DELEGATE, "Synod Delegate, Awka Diocesan Synod (Anglican Communion)" (May, 2018) |
| 22 | MEMBER, "Parochial Church Committee (PCC) St James Anglican Church, Abagana" (January, 2015) |
| 23 | CHAIRMAN, "Chairman Harvest Committee, St James Anglican Church, Abagana. 2015 to 2018" (January, 2015 to September, 2018) |
| 24 | MEMBER, "Parochial Church Community (PCC) Zion Anglican Church, Obiofia, Nnewi" (March, 2015) |
| 25 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI" (December, 2006 to December, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "NIGERIA SOCIETY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY" - 700 (member since 1995), https://nsphysio.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Nigeria Society Of Physiotherapy 45th Scientific Conference/Workshop", (Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy), 24th October, 2005 to 24th October, 2005; Abuja |
| 2 | "Nigeria Society Of Physiotherapy 41st Scientific Conference/Workshop", (Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy), 24th August, 2001 to 28th August, 2001; Benin |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "PRINCIPLES OF ASSESSMENT AND REHABILITATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS - MEDICAL REHABILITATION THERAPISTS BOARD OF NIGERIA APPROVED", (RAY PHYSIOTHERAPY AND MEDICAL REHABILITATION), 6th July, 2025 to 6th July, 2025; ZOOM |
| 2 | "3-DAY-HANDS ON WORKSHOP ON PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND ROUTINE TESTS: REVIEW OF SYSTEMS VS SYSTEM REVIEW AND ADVANCED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION. TECHNIQUES FOR CERVICO-THORACO-LUMBAR DYSFUNCTION", (MEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION, UNIZIK/DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY NAUTH, NNEWI), 5th March, 2025 to 7th March, 2025; PHYSICAL |
| 3 | "CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS AND APPLICATIONS FOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS", (NIGERIA SOCIETY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY), 23rd July, 2024 to 25th August, 2024; ZOOM |
| 4 | "How To Review Protocols And Provide Constructive Feedbacks” Bioethics Society Of Nigeria In Collaboration With National Health Research Ethics Committee", (National Research Ehtics Committee), 22nd January, 2020 to 24th January, 2020; NAUTH, Nnewi |
| 5 | "A 2-day Hands On Course/Workshop On Electro Diagnostics: A Diagnostic And Research Tools For A Modern Physiotherapist. Department Of Medical Rehabilitation", (Department of Medical Rehabilitation), 28th August, 2018 to 30th August, 2018; Department of Medical Rehabilitation, University Of Nigeria Enugu CampusUniversity |
| 6 | "Orthopedic Physiotherapy, Physical Fitness And Obesity Management", (Bital Consultants), 23rd May, 2003 to 30th May, 2003; Ibadan |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "GUIDLINE-BASED DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF LOW BACK PAIN WEBNAR SERIES/ LOW BACK PAIN WITH RADIATING PAIN", (PHYSIOTHERAPY COUNCIL OF KENYA/ACAPEN), 7th April, 2025 to 7th April, 2025; ZOOM |
| 2 | "LOW BACK PAIN WITH MOBILITY DEFICIT", (PHYSIOTHERAPY COUNCIL KENYA/ACAPEN), 31st March, 2025 to 31st March, 2025; ZOOM |
| 3 | "EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS", (RAY PHYSIOTHERAPY AND MEDICAL REHABILITATION INSTITUTE), 11th January, 2025 to 11th January, 2025; ZOOM |