Prof. Maduabuchukwu Joseph Nwankwo
Prof. Maduabuchukwu Joseph Nwankwo is a PROFESSOR in MEDICAL REHABILITATION/DOCTOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Medical Rehabilitation/doctor Of Physiotherapy, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MEDICAL REHABILITATION/DOCTOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
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| 1 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2016) October, 2012 to November, 2015 PhD Neuro-Physiotherapy |
| 2 | University of Ibadan, Oyo State. (Master Degree, December, 2005) October, 2003 to November, 2004 M.Sc Neuro-Physiotherapy |
| 3 | National College of Surgeon, Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 1997) January, 1997 to November, 1997 Ass, FNCS Primary In Surgery |
| 4 | University of Nigeria, Enugu campus. (Bachelor Degree, May, 1993) October, 1987 to November, 1992 MBBS Medicine & Surgery |
| 5 | University of Ibadan, Oyo State. (Bachelor Degree, July, 1985) October, 1982 to March, 1985 B.Sc Physiotherapy |
| 6 | Nnewi High School, Nnewi. (SSCE, June, 1979) January, 1973 to May, 1979 Waec (grade 1) |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | CHAIRMAN, FHST OFFICE ALLOCATION COMMITTEE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA June, 2023 to May, 2025 |
| 2 | DEAN, FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA January, 2023 to January, 2025 |
| 3 | Professor in Medical Rehabilitation (Neuro-Physiotherapy), NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2018 to Present |
| 4 | Head of Department, Medical Rehabilitation, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA September, 2017 to Present |
| 5 | Member FHST Peer Review Committee, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA June, 2017 to Present |
| 6 | Board Member, St. Felix Catholic Specialist Hospital Nnewi August, 2016 to Present |
| 7 | Reader in Medical Rehabilitation ( Neuro-Physiotherapy), NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 8 | FHST Exam Officer, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA June, 2008 to November, 2011 |
| 9 | Senior Lecturer, Department of Medical Rehabilitation Nnewi Campus, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA May, 2008 to October, 2015 |
| 10 | Head of Department, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA December, 2007 to October, 2011 |
| 11 | Lecturer 1, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnewi Campus, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA January, 2007 to May, 2008 |
| 12 | Adjunct Lecturer 1, Federal University of Technology (FUTO), Owerri October, 2005 to November, 2007 |
| 13 | Registrar in Surgery Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi March, 1998 to November, 2001 |
| 14 | Instructor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi March, 1998 to November, 2001 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Leonard Arinzechukwu Simon, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Maduabuchi Joseph Nwankwo. (2023, April), "Burden, needs and attitudes of parents of children with cerebral palsy in a middle-income country.", Journal of Public Health |
| 2 | Emmanuel C Okoye, Ifeoma U Onwuakagba, Lydia C Agbapulonwu, Ukamaka G Mgbeojedo, Uchenna P Okonkwo, 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 |
| 3 | Maduabuchukwu J. Nwankwo et al. (2022, December), "Evidence of seasonal changes in airbone particulate matter concentration and occupation-specific variations in pulmonary function and haematological parameters among some workers in Enugu South East Nigeria:a randomized cross-sectional observational study.", Archives of public health, Vol. 80, (Issue 1), pp 1-15 |
| 4 | Maduabuchukwu J. Nwankwo et al. (2022, June), "Evidence of seasonal changes in air quality and occupation-specific variations in pulmonary function and haematological parameters among some workers in Enugu South East Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 5 | Maduabuchukwu J. Nwankwo et al. (2021, January), "Quality of life, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and social participation of persons living with mobility-related disability using mobility aids devices within select Nigerian communities.", Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, pp 1-6 |
| 6 | Maduabuchukwu J. Nwankwo et al. (2021, July), "Sex-Specific Differences in the Short-Term Prevalence Trends of HIV and HBV among Undergraduate Nigerians: Implications for Policy.", J Infect Dis Epidemiol, Vol. 7, pp 232 |
| 7 | Maduabuchukwu J. Nwankwo et al. (2020, July), "Profile of practitioners, and factors influencing home care physiotherapy model of practice in Nigeria.", Home health care services quarterly, Vol. 39, pp 168-183 |
| 8 | Maduabuchukwu J. Nwankwo et al. (2020, December), "An evaluation of the nature and level of musculoskeletal imaging training in physiotherapy educational programmes in Nigeria", BMC Medical Education, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 9 | Peter Olarewaju Ibikunle, Kinsley C Efobi, Maduabuchukwu Joseph Nwankwo, Kenneth U Ani. (2019, March), "UEFA model in identification of types, severity and mechanism of injuries among footballers in the Nigerian Women's Premier League.", BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Charles I Ezema, Peter O Ibikunle, Joseph O Umunnah, Maduabuchukwu J Nwankwo, Canice O Anyachukwu, Adesola C Odole, Ogochukwu KK Onyeso. (2019, January), "Physiotherapists' musculoskeletal imaging profiling questionnaire development, validation and pilot testing.", South African Journal of Physiotherapy, Vol. 75, (Issue 1) |
| 11 | Sam Ibeneme, Chinenye Ezeigwe, Georgian C Ibeneme, Amarachi Ezuma, Ifeoma Okoye, Joseph M Nwankwo. (2019, January), "Response of gait output and handgrip strength to changes in body fat mass in pre- and postmenopausal women.", Current Therapeutic Research, Vol. 90 |
| 12 | UP Okonkwo, GC Okoye, SC Ibeneme, YE Ihegihu, VE Egwuonwu, MJ Nwankwo, J Onuwa Umunna. (2019, March), "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) |
| 13 | Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Grace Chinyere Obi, Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Joseph Onuwa Umunnah, Maduabuchukwu Joseph Nwankwo, Loveth Oluchi Obiora. (2016, December), "Community integration of people living with epilepsy in a Nigerian population.", Epilepsy Research, Vol. 128 |
| 14 | Antoninus O Ezeukwu, Chioma G Ezeoranu, Afamefuna V Egwuonwu, Uche M Ugwuoke, Nelson E Ekechukwu, Maduabuchukwu J Nwankwo. (2015, March), "Comparison of body fat percentages in Nigerian obese females using field methods.", J. Health Sci, Vol. 5 |
| 15 | CI Ezema, AA Onwunali, S Lamina, UA Ezugwu, AA Amaeze, MJ Nwankwo. (2014, September), "Effect of aerobic exercise training on cardiovascular parameters and CD4 cell count of people living with human immuno deficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome: A randomized controlled trial.", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 17, (Issue 5) |
| 16 | Maduabuchukwu Joseph Nwankwo, Goddy Chuba Okoye, Egwuonwu Afamefuna Victor, Ezeukwu Antoninus Obinna. (2014, September), "Effect of twelve weeks supervised aerobic exercise on ulcer healing and changes in selected biochemical profiles of diabetic foot ulcer subjects.", Int J Diabetes Res, Vol. 3, (Issue 3) |
| 17 | Skiru Lamina, Charles Ikechukwu Ezema, Uche A Ezugwu, Augustine A Amaeze, Maduabuchukwu Joseph Nwankwo, Florence Ngozi Amaeze. (2013, December), "Exercise and menstrual function: A review study.", Health, Vol. 5, (Issue 12) |
| 18 | FA Maruf, AO Akinpelu, MJ Nwankwo. (2012, December), "Perceived body image and weight: discrepancies and gender differences among University Undergraduates.", African Health Sciences, Vol. 12, (Issue 4) |
| 19 | Maduabuchukwu Joseph Nwankwo, Afamefuna Victor Egwuonwu, Antoninus Obinna Ezeukwu, Chidubem Kamdilichukwu Nwafulume. (2012, August), "Effects of different heel heights on selected gait parameters of young undergraduate females.", Archives of Advances in Biosciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 3) |
| 20 | CO Akosile, EC Okoye, CO Akosile, MJ Nwankwo, CE 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) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Charles Ikechukwu Ezema, Emmanuel Omeh, MJ Nwankwo, etal. (2019, November), "The effect of an aerobic exercise programme on blood glucose level, cardiovascular parameters, peripheral oxygen saturation, and body mass index among Southern Nigerians with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Undergoing concurrent sulfonylurea and Metformin Treatment.", , Vol. 26, (Issue 5) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Factors influencing the use of outcome measures for patients with low back paid : a survey of Nigerian Physiotherapists", (52nd Annual Scientific conference of Nigeria Society for Physiotherapy, Benin), 30th September, 2012 to 30th November, 2012; Benin city |
| 2 | "Acute flaccid paralysis in the Physiotherapy clinic (2001to 2003) of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi", (Oluwaseun Forum-Neurology series), 21st May, 2004 to 21st May, 2004; Ibadan |
| 3 | "Sudden Death among Diabetes receiving Physiotherapy.", (Diabetes Association of Nigeria, Nnewi), 8th September, 2001 to 8th September, 2001; Nnewi |