Prof. Christopher Olusanjo Akosile
Prof. Christopher Olusanjo Akosile is a PROFESSOR in MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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
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| 1 | University of Ibadan. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2008) November, 2001 to October, 2008 Ph.D Exercise Physiology |
| 2 | University of Ibadan. (Master Degree, November, 2001) September, 2000 to October, 2001 M.Ed Exercise Physiology |
| 3 | University of Ibadan. (Bachelor Degree, February, 1997) November, 1991 to February, 1997 B.Sc Physiotherapy |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Professor of Neurological and Geriatric Physiotherapy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) October, 2018 to Present |
| 2 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) October, 2015 to September, 2018 |
| 3 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) October, 2011 to September, 2015 |
| 4 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) June, 2008 to September, 2011 |
Creative Output
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| 1 | 1. Akosile CO, Anomneze JU, Okoye EC, Adegoke BOA, Uwakwe R, Okeke E.. (2021, January), "Quality of life. Fatigue and seizure severity in people living with epilepsy in a selected Nigerian population", Seizure, Vol. 84, pp 1-5 |
| 2 | Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Charles Kenechukwu Igwemmadu, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Adesola Christiana Odole, Ukamaka Gloria Mgbeojedo, Ayodeji Ayode. (2021, December), "Physical activity level, fear of falling and quality of life: a comparison between community-dwelling and assisted-living older adults", BMC geriatrics, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 3 | Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Fatai Adesina Maruf, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Ukamaka Gloria Mgbeojedo. (2021, May), "Falls and fear of falling among older adults in an assisted-living facility: a qualitative and foundational study for intervention development in a developing country", Archives of gerontology and geriatrics, pp 104375 |
| 4 | Auwal Abdullahi, Amina Shuaib Bala, Sani Musa Danazumi, Saadatu Maiwada Abubakar, Rislanu Isyaku Adamu, Steven Truijen, Musa Kani Zakari, Christopher . (2021, December), "Determination of hand grip strength and its correlates during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study", BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 5 | Olubukola A OLALEYE, Olugbenga S POPOOLA, Christopher O AKOSILE, Babatunde OA ADEGOKE. (2021, July), "Relationship between post-stroke spasticity and functional ambulation among Nigerian stroke survivors", Journal of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 16-20 |
| 6 | Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Fatai Adesina Maruf, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Peter Ugochukwu Okoye, Kenneth Umezulike Ani. (2021, July), "Educational Intervention Guidelines For Falls And Fear Of Falling For Older Adults: a Low-Income Country’s Perspective", Ageing International, pp 1-16 |
| 7 | Fatai Adesina Maruf, Kenneth Ani, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Obinna Dickson Nwodo, Prosper Uchenna Okonkwo, Peter Agba Awhen. (2021, June), "Correlates and predictors of Disability related to Chronic Low-Back Pain in a Nigerian population", Journal of Musculoskeletal Research |
| 8 | Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Fatai Adesina Maruf, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Sunday Tobias Urama. (2020, December), "Validation of Igbo version of the modified falls efficacy scale among community-dwelling older adults: a validation study", Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Fatai Adesina Maruf, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Victoria Chinonye Chukwuma. (2020, December), "Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of Nigerian (Igbo) version of the physical activity scale for the elderly", Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol. 1 |
| 10 | Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Christian Arinze Okonkwo, Fatai Adesina Maruf, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye. (2020, November), "Life Accomplishment, Social Functioning and Participation of South-Eastern Nigerians with Lower Limb Amputation", Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development, Vol. 31, (Issue 2) |
| 11 | Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Grace Chinyere Obi, Emeka Augustine Okoye, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Uzoamaka Nwakego Akobundu. (2020, November), "Community integration, self-esteem, and perceived stigma in a Nigerian sample with epilepsy", Epilepsy & Behavior, Vol. 112 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Kenneth Umezulike Ani, Jacob Kolawole Babatunde, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Monique Chinyere Ok. (2020, September), "Body image, physical activity, quality of life, and community reintegration of individuals with acquired mobility disability in a Nigerian population", Disability and Rehabilitation, pp 1-9 |
| 13 | Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Sandra Chioma Okoro, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu, Chima Collins Ihegihu. (2019, September), "Informal caregivers’ well‐being and care recipients’ quality of life and community reintegration–findings from a stroke survivor sample", Scandinavian journal of caring sciences, Vol. 33, (Issue 3), pp 641-650 |
| 14 | Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Stella Onyinye Oyedum, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Peter Olanrewaju Ibikunle, Uchenna Prosper Ok. (2019, December), "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, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 15 | Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Ukamaka Gloria Mgbeojedo, Fatai Adesina Maruf, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Ifeanyi Chuka Umeonwuka, Adesola Ogunniyi. (2018, January), "Depression, functional disability and quality of life among Nigerian older adults: prevalences and relationships", Archives of gerontology and geriatrics, Vol. 74, pp 39-43 |
| 16 | Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Tosin Olamilekan Banjo, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Peter Olanrewaju Ibikunle, Adesola Christiana Odole. (2018, December), "Informal caregiving burden and perceived social support in an acute stroke care facility", Health and quality of life outcomes, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 17 | PO Ibikunle, AC Odole, CO Akosile, AC Ezeakunne. (2017, November), "Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Nigerian (IGBO) version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (I-DASH)", Hand Therapy, Vol. 22, (Issue 3), pp 101-109 |
| 18 | Christopher O Akosile, Gabriel O Anukam, Olubusola E Johnson, Ayodeji A Fabunmi, Emmanuel C Okoye, Ngozi Iheukwumere, Mojisola O Akinwola. (2014, July), "Fear of falling and quality of life of apparently-healthy elderly individuals from a Nigerian population", Journal of cross-cultural gerontology, Vol. 29, (Issue 2), pp 201-209 |
| 19 | CO Akosile, EC Okoye, BOA Adegoke, CE Mbada, FA Maruf, IA Okeke. (2013, January), "Burden, health and quality of life of Nigerian stroke caregivers", Health Care Current Reviews, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 105 |
| 20 | Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Babatunde Adegoke, Chioma Adaobi Ezeife, Fatai Adesina Maruf, Peter Olanrewaju Ibikunle, Olubusola Esther Johnson, C Ihu. (2013, November), "Quality of life and sex-differences in a south-eastern Nigerian stroke sample", African Journal of Neurological Sciences, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 19-25 |
| 21 | Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada, Olaniyi Onayemi, Yewande Ogunmoyole, Olubusola Esther Johnson, Christopher O Akosile. (2012, December), "Health-related quality of life and physical functioning in people living with HIV/AIDS: a case–control design", Health and Quality of life outcomes, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
| 22 | BOA Adegoke, O Olaniyi, CO Akosile. (2012, March), "Weight bearing asymmetry and functional ambulation performance in stroke survivors", Global journal of health science, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 87 |
| 23 | Babatunde OA Adegoke, Adeolu Olusola Kehinde, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Alao Luqman Oyeyemi. (2012, January), "Quality of life of Nigerians with unilateral lower limb amputation", Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development, Vol. 23, (Issue 4), pp 76-89 |
| 24 | Christopher O Akosile, Emmanuel C Okoye, M Joseph Nwankwo, Claudius O Akosile, Chidozie E Mbada. (2011, November), "Quality of life and its correlates in caregivers of stroke survivors from a Nigerian population", Quality of Life Research, Vol. 20, (Issue 9), pp 1379-1384 |
| 25 | Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, BOA Adegoke, OE Johnson, FA Maruf. (2011, December), "Effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique on the functional ambulation of stroke survivors", Journal of the Nigeria society of physiotherapy, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 22-27 |
| 26 | Olubusola E Johnson, Chidozie E Mbada, Christopher O Akosile, Oyinade A Agbeja. (2009, January), "Isometric endurance of the back extensors in school-aged adolescents with and without low back pain", Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Vol. 22, (Issue 4), pp 205-211 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Deputy Director, School of General Studies, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU)" (May, 2023) |
| 2 | Deputy Director, Centre for Neurotrauma and Neuroscience Research, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU)" (May, 2022 to April, 2023) |
| 3 | BOARD MEMBER, "MEDICAL REHABILITATION THERAPIST BOARD" (April, 2019) |
| 4 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (October, 2012 to December, 2013) |
| 5 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (October, 2011 to September, 2012) |