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

Dr. Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo

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My name is Dr. Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, a READER in the Department of Medical Rehabilitation, NAU, Nnewi CAMPUS

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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

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, ENUGU CAMPUS. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2016)
January, 2013 to October, 2015
PhD NEUROPHYSIOTHERAPY PHYSIOTHERAPY
2National Open University. (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 2015)
January, 2014 to December, 2014
PGDE(EDUCATION) Education
3University Of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. (Master Degree, August, 2009)
March, 2003 to June, 2009
Msc (Medical Rehabilitation) Medical Rehab (physiotherapy)
4University Of Nigeria, Enugu Campus. (Bachelor Degree, April, 1996)
January, 1990 to May, 1995
BMR(PT) Medical Rehab (physiotherapy)
5Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (GCE, June, 1989)
September, 1982 to June, 1989
GCE General Certificate Of Education
6Epupe Primary School, Abagana. (FSLC, February, 1986)
November, 1977 to June, 1982
FSLC First School Ving Certificate

Relevant/Working Experience

1DEPARTMENTAL PG COORDINATOR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
October, 2022 to Present
2Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikwe University
December, 2019 to Present
3Adjunct Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikwe University
June, 2007 to December, 2019
4Deputy Director of Physiotherapy Services, Nnamdi Azikwe University University Teaching, Nnewi
February, 1998 to December, 2019
5NYSC, State Specialist Hospital Ado Ekiti
December, 1996 to December, 1997
6Intern Physiotherapist, University Of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State
December, 1995 to December, 1996

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Uchenna 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)
2Uchechukwu 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
3Christiana 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
4CHUKWUEMEKA,UchechukwuMartha;FABUNMI,AyodejiAyodele;IKAR,OnyinyeVivian;UMUNNAH,JosephOnuwa;AKOBUNDU,UzoamakaNwakego;OKONKWO,UchennaProsper. (2023, March), "KNOWLEDGEANDPERCEPTIONOFPRE-ANDPOST-OPERATIVEPHYSIOTHERAPYINTERVENTIONSAMONGMEDICALDOCTORSINTERTIARYHOSPITALSINANAMBRASTATE", JournalofBiomedicalInvestigation, Vol. 11, (Issue 1)
5Ahoma 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)
6Christiana 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
7Christiana 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)
8Christopher 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)
9Uchechukwu 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
10Uchenna 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)
11Christiana 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
12Maduagwu 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
13Ifeoma 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
14Uchechukwu 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
15Ihegihu 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
16Sam 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
17Maduagwu 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
18Uchenna 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
19Uchenna 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
20Emmanuel 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
21Ebere 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)
22Okonkwo, 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
23EY 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
24Okoye 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
25Ibeneme, 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
26Sam 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
27Emmanuel 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
28Emmanuel 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
29Uchenna 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
30Uchenna 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)
31Fatai 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
32Uchenna 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
33Okonkwo, 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)
34Joseph 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
35Maruf 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
36Emmanuel 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
37Ihegihu 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)
38Nwankwo 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
39Okonkwo, 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
40Chima 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
41U. 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
42Uchenna 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
43Ebere 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
44Okonkwo 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)
45U. 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
46Okonkwo 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
47C.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
48Umunnah 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
49P.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
1S. 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
2Ifeoma 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
3Ifeoma 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
4Ihegihu 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
5Chima 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
6Okonkwo 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

Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "TST combined with neuromuscular facilitation technique on hemiplegic gait in patients with stroke" (July, 2019)
2Reviewer, "The effects of the alcohol and benzodiazepines on the excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters implying to neuron and peripheral tissues disorders" (December, 2018)
3Reviewer, "Post-stroke Delirium Course in Prospective Observational Polish Study (PROPOLIS)." (December, 2018)
4Reviewer, "Psychological Adjustment among Persons with Spinal Cord Injury in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana." (November, 2018)
5Reviewer, "8. Bobath versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation in retraining of balance and Functional Independence in Activities of Daily Living" (September, 2018)
6Reviewer, "Neuropsychological Rehabilitation in a Case of Dynamic" (August, 2018)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "INVITATION AS EXTERNAL EXAMINER" (January, 2024 to January, 2024). Completed External Exam
2Examiner, "PHT PROFESSIONAL EXAM" (October, 2023 to October, 2023). Completed External Exam
3Examiner, "4TH PHT PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EVALUATION EXAMINATION" (December, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed External Exam
4Chief Examiner, "Professional Clinical Examination of 300l" (October, 2021). Completed External Exam
5Chief Examiner, "External for Professional clinical examination of 300 level students of Physiotherapy Students 2020/2021" (October, 2021). Completed External Exam
6Examiner, "EXTERNAL EXAMINER" (September, 2021). Ongoing External Exam
Accreditation Panel Memberships
1Member, "Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Registration Board of Nigeria" (December, 2018)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "Letter of ECMR Committee Appointment" (April, 2023)
2Member, "Departmental Quality Assurance Sub-committee" (June, 2023)
3MEMBER, "ACADEMIC/EXAM COMMITTEE, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL REHABILITATION" (January, 2022)
4MEMBER, "QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE" (January, 2022)
5MEMBER, "DRESS CODE COMMITTEE" (January, 2022)
6COORDINATOR, "PG COORDINATOR" (January, 2022)
7MEMBER, "SENIOR STAFF DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE" (January, 2022)
8CHAIRMAN, "JUNIOR STAFF AND STUDENTS' DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE" (January, 2022)
9MEMBER, "• Member Faculty of Health Sciences Ethics Committee" (January, 2021)
10MEMBER, "Member Faculty of Health Sciences Welfare Committee" (January, 2021)
11MEMBER, "Member Quality Assurance Committee, Department of Medical Rehabilitation" (January, 2021)
12MEMBER, "Member Faculty Lecture Committee" (March, 2021)
13CHAIRMAN, "‘Who is Who Committee' in Abagana Anglican Community" (October, 2021)
14Exam Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (March, 2020)
15FINANCIAL SECRETARY, "• Financial Secretary Abagana Welfare Union (AWU), ABAGANA" (December, 2018 to December, 2018)
16DELEGATE, "Synod Delegate, Nnewi Diocesan Synod (Anglican Communion), ZION ANGLICAN CHURCH" (August, 2018)
17DELEGATE, "Synod Delegate, Awka Diocesan Synod (Anglican Communion)" (May, 2018)
18MEMBER, "Parochial Church Committee (PCC) St James Anglican Church, Abagana" (January, 2015)
19CHAIRMAN, "Chairman Harvest Committee, St James Anglican Church, Abagana. 2015 to 2018" (January, 2015 to September, 2018)
20MEMBER, "Parochial Church Community (PCC) Zion Anglican Church, Obiofia, Nnewi" (March, 2015)
21HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, NNEWI" (December, 2006 to December, 2019)

Relevant Events Attended

Other Events
1"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
2"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
3"Nigeria Society Of Physiotherapy 45th Scientific Conference/Workshop", (Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy), 24th October, 2005 to 24th October, 2005; Abuja
4"Orthopedic Physiotherapy, Physical Fitness And Obesity Management", (Bital Consultants), 23rd May, 2003 to 30th May, 2003; Ibadan
5"Nigeria Society Of Physiotherapy 41st Scientific Conference/Workshop", (Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy), 24th August, 2001 to 28th August, 2001; Benin