Dr. Victor Afamefuna Egwuonwu

Dr. Victor Afamefuna Egwuonwu is a SENIOR LECTURER in MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Victor  Afamefuna Egwuonwu

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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

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Victor Afamefuna Egwuonwu, Nwanne Chiamaka, Chima Collins Ihegihu, Richard Falade Busuyi. (2021, August) Energy Cost and Perception of Degree of Exertion of Use of Walking Aid Post Open-Reduction and Internal Fixation of Lower Limb Fracture in Young Adults Springer International Publishing, pp 282-286
2Afamefuna Victor Egwuonwu, Matthias Goebel, Perpetua Chinenye Obi. (2019, January) Field Evaluation of Task Requirements of Mining Jobs in Nigerian Quarry Mines: A Pilot Study Springer Nature International Publishing, pp 120-131
Journal Articles
1Augustine Asiduba Igwe, Ogochukwu Kelechi Onyeso, Charles Ikechukwu Ezema, Gabriel Okey Eyichukwu, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ejim, Victor A Egwuonwu, Obinna Onwujekwe, Amaeze Augustine Amaeze, Goddy Chuba Okoye. (2022, December), "Effects of cervical traction and infrared therapy on pain intensity and neck disability index among people with cervical spondylosis: a cross-over cohort study", Journal of Musculoskeletal Research, Vol. 25, (Issue 4)
21. U. P. Okonkwo, E.M. Anyoke E.Y. Ihegihu, I.U. Onwuakagba, E.C. Okoye, U.N. Akobundu, Victor Afamefuna Egwuonwu, I.B. Nwosu, I.A. Amaechi & C. A. Okonkwo,. (2022, July), "Profile of Stroke Survivors Rehabilitated at the Physiotherapy Department of a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Southeast Nigeria", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 45-54
32. C. A. Okonkwo, E.C. Okereke J.O. Umunnah, P.O. Ibikunle & Victor Afamefuna Egwuonwu. (2022, January), "Pattern of Musculoskeletal Injuries amongst Male Amateur Basketball Players in Anambra State, Nigeria:", International Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine, Vol. 8, pp 212
4Auwal Abdullahi, Steven Truijen, Naima A Umar, Ushotanefe Useh, Victor A Egwuonwu, Tamaya Van Criekinge, Wim Saeys. (2021, March), "Effects of lower limb constraint induced movement therapy in people with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis", Frontiers Neurology, Vol. 12
53. Auwal Abdullahi, Sevin Acaroz Candan, Muhammad Aliyu Abba, Auwal Hassan B., Mansour Abdullah A, Afamefuna Victor Egwuonwu, Naima Aliyu Umar & Burak Kundakci. (2020, June), "Neurological and musculoskeletal features of COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis", Frontiers in Neurology, Vol. 11, (Issue 687)
6Antoninius Obinna EZEUKWU1 , Afamefuna Victor EGWUONWU2 , Jenevive Nene JOHN1 *, Ezinne Ekediegwu2 , Ukamaka Gloria Mgbeojedo1 , Echezona Nelson Dominic EKECHUKWU1. (2019, December), "Assessment of Adiposity Indices among Female Staff in University of Nigeria Primary School Enugu Campus", Afr. J. Health Sci. Technol, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 37-45,
74. MJ Nwankwo, EC Okoye, AG Ifezue, NI Ucheolu, AV Egwuonwu & UP Okonkwo. (2019, May), "Knowledge and attitude of health science students towards epilepsy in a Nigerian University", African Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 22, (Issue 2), pp 151- 156
8Ihegihu Yvonne Ebere,.Chima Collins Ihegihu,. Afamefuna Victor Egwuonwu & Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo. (2018, November), "Efficacy of Quadriceps Muscle Strengthening Exercises and Infrared Radiation Therapy in the Management of Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis in a South- Eastern Nigerian Population: A Randomised Clinical Study", Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 1-8
9Chima Collins Ihegihu, Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu, Afamefuna Victor Egwuonwu, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Peter Olanrewaju Ibikunle,and Chika Echezona Anumba,. (2018, October), "Reference Intervals of Serum Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein in Nigerian Adults at Nnewi: A Pilot Study.", Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences, Vol. 17, (Issue 4)
10UP Okonkwo, SC Ibeneme, EY Ihegihu, AV Egwuonwu, IC Ezema, & AO Ezeukwu. (2018, November), "Correction to: 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 complementary and alternative medicine, Vol. 18, (Issue 310), pp 2373-8
11UP Okonkwo, SC Ibeneme, EY Ihegihu, AV Egwuonwu, IC Ezema, & EC Okoye. (2018, July), "Stroke severity variations in a 12-month prospective study involving sub-acute ischemic stroke survivors with and without cognitive impairments in Nnewi, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 5-17
12CN Ofiaeli, A V. Egwuonwu, MJ. Nwankwo, YE. Ihegihu, U P. Okonkwo. (2017, January), "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
13Maduabuchi Joseph Nwankwo, Goddy Chuba Okoye, Afamefuna Victor Egwuonwu, Antoninus Obinna Ezeukwu. (2017, June), "The effect of twelve weeks supervised aerobic exercise intervention on lower extremities oxygenation and wound healing among diabetic ulcer subjects", International Journal of Diabetes Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 47-53
14N.E. Ekechukwu, JO Ikrechero, AO Ezeukwu, AV Egwuonwu, & L Umar. (2017, January), "Determinants of quality of life among community‑dwelling persons with spinal cord injury: A path analysis", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 163-169
15Okonkwo, U. P., Okoye, G. C., Ibeneme, S. C., Ihegihu, Y. E., Egwuonwu, V. A., Nwankwo, M. J., & Ummuna, J. O.. (2017, August), "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 1-9
16EC Okoye, PA Awhen, CO Akosile, FA Maruf, N Iheukwumere & AV Egwuonwu,. (2017, March), "Caregivers-proxy reliability of the Igbo-culture adapted Maleka Stroke Community reintegration measure: A validity study", Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, pp 422-427
17U Okonkwo, G Okoye, A Ezeukwu, M Nwankwo, V Egwuonwu, O Ibikunle, C Azubike, 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, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 1-12
18Afamefuna Egwuonwu, Cynthia Okonkwo, Emmanuel Okoye, Antoninus Ezeukwu, Charles Ezema. (2016, January), "Cardiovascular and Respiratory Responses of Apparently Healthy Participants to Cervical Traction in Sitting Position Using Different Weights", British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 6), pp 1-9
19UO Abaraogu CI Ezema SE Igwe AV Egwuonwu & UC Okafor. (2016, January), "Work-related back discomfort and associated factors among automotive maintenance mechanics in Eastern Nigeria: A cross sectional study", Work, Vol. 53, (Issue 4), pp 813-823
20Auwal Abdullahi · Nura Surajo · Egwuonwu Afamefuna Victor. (2016, January), "Can Task Observation Manipulate for Optic Flow during Treadmill Gait Training in Stroke Patients? A randomized controlled trial", Advances of Science for Medicine Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 18-23
2116. AV Egwuonwu, CP Mbaoma & A Abdullahi. (2016, August), "Prevalence and associated risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among road construction workers in a Nigerian community", Ergonomics SA: Journal of the Ergonomics Society of South Africa, Vol. 28, (Issue 1), pp 25 - 37
22Egwuonwu Afamefuna Victor*, Ucheji Kosisochukwu Valeria, Ihegihu Yvonne Ebere, Ekechukwu Nelson Echezona & Abaraogu Ukachukwu Okoroafor. (2016, July), "Musculoskeletal symptoms among string instrumentalists in the Nigerian population: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and associated risk factors", Int. J. Human Factors and Ergonomics, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 169-183
23MJ Nwankwo, & VA Egwuonwu. (2015, January), "PERIPHERAL SENSORY PERCEPTION OF DIABETIC USING SEMMES WEINSTEIN 5.07 MONOFILAMENT", Journal of Biomedical Investigation, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 68-74
24Ezeukwu AO Ezeoranu CG Egwuonwu AV Ugwuoke UM & Nwankwo MJ. (2015, January), "Comparison of Body Fat Percentages in Nigerian Obese Females Using Field Methods", Journal of Health Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 18-23
25Ibikunle , PO, Onwuakagba, I, Iheukwumere, N, Ummunah, JO, Egwuonwu VA,. (2014, June), "Influence of Dominant Body Somatotype and Sex Difference on Q-angle and Selected Skeletal Measures Among Undergraduates in a South-Eastern Nigerian University", African Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1-10
26Maduabuchi Joseph Nwankwo1 , Goddy Chuba Okoye2 , Egwuonwu Afamefuna Victor1,*, Ezeukwu Antoninus Obinna2. (2014, March), "Effect of Twelve Weeks Supervised Aerobic Exercise on Ulcer Healing and Changes in Selected Biochemical Profiles of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Subjects", International Journal of Diabetes Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 41-48
27Egwuonwu VA Abidemi TB Aiyejunsunle CB Ezeukwu AO Auwal A & Okoye CE. (2013, November), "Cross-sectional survey of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, prevalence and associated risk factors among quarry workers in a South Eastern Nigeria Community", The Internet Journal of Epidemiology, Vol. 11, (Issue 2)
28Maduabuchi Joseph Nwankwo, Afamefuna Victor Egwuonwu, Antoninus Obinna Ezeukwu, Chidubem Kamdilichukwu Nwafulume. (2012, January), "Effects of different heel heights on selected gait parameters of young undergraduate females", Archives of Advances in Biosciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 3)
29Nwankwo M.J & Egwuonwu A.V Ezeukwu A.O, Onuoha I.C. (2011, June), "Anthropometric characteristics of lactating and non-lactating women in a Nigeria out-patient clinic", Journal of Biomedical investigation, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 35-39
30AO Ezeukwu, Jeneviv Ugwuoke, AV Egwuonwu, UO Abaraogu. (2011, January), "Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal Pain among timber workers in Enugu metropolis, Nigeria", Continental Journal of Tropical Medicine, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 11-18
31Ezeukwu A.O Asouzo C.N & Nnaji N.A Nwankwo M.J, & Egwuonwu A.V. (2011, March), "Quality of life of informal caregivers of cerebral palsy patients in South Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Advancement in medical and pharmaceutical sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 9), pp 10-13
32Ezeukwu A.O. Enendu C.V & Egwuonwu A.V.. (2011, June), "Knowledge attitude and practice of undergraduate Nigeria females towards breast cancer and breast self examination", International Journal of Biological sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 4-10
33Nwankwo M.J, Egwuonwu A.V, Ezeukwu A.O & Ejekanonu C. (2011, May), "Prevalence of low back pain and its correlates among nurses in Nnewi, Nigeria", International journal of Biological Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 60-69
Conference Papers
1Egwuonwu, Afamefuna Victor, Mbudimma, Emeka Emmanuel Antoninus Obinna Ezeukwu and Ifunanya Eyichukwu. (2023, September), "Correlation Between Quality Sleep, Physical Fitness and Physical Activity Among Male Professional Football Players of Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club, Nnewi and Rangers International Football Club, Enugu, Nigeria.", Ade-Media, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 12
2Augustine Asiduba Igwe, Ogochukwu Kelechi Onyeso, Charles Ikechukwu Ezema, Gabriel Okey Eyichukwu, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ejim, Victor A Egwuonwu, Obinna Onwujekwe, Amaeze Augustine Amaeze, Goddy Chuba Okoye. (2022, December), "Effect of Cervical Traction (Alternate Traction) and Infra Red Therapy on Pain Intensity, Neck Disability Especially Cervical Spondylosis: A Cross Over Cohort Study", Bookside Multicare Center Smith Newyork
3Egwuonwu Afamefuna Victor. (2017, August), "ASSESSMENT OF DISEASE RISKS AND WEIGHT PROFILE OF APPARENTLY HEALTHY ADULTS IN ENUGU STATE, SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA",
4Mgbemena, N., Ezeukwu, O., Ugwuoke, J., & Egwuonwu, A,.V,.. (2016, June), "Influence of anthropometric parameters on cardiorespiratory fitness of undergraduates",
5Egwuonwu Afamefuna Victor. (2013, August), "A cross-sectional survey of quality of work life, work related musculoskeletal disorders prevalence and associated risk factors among quarry workers in a Nigerian community", Longdom Publishers International, Vol. 1, (Issue 6)
6Antoninus Obinna Ezeukwu, Nnamdi C Mgbemena, Jeneviv Ugwuoke and Afamefuna V. EGWUONWU. (2011, October), "Influence of Anthropometric Parameters on Cardiorespiratory Fitness of Undergraduates", , pp 2
7Antoninus Obinna Ezeukwu, Andy E. Epi-Sona, Nelson E. EKECHUKWU and Afamefuna Victor Egwuonwu. (2011, October), "Comparison of Havard Step Test and Astrand Rhyming Bike Test Methods of Assessing Cardiorespiratory Aming Undergraduates", , pp 4
8A Tella, C.B. Aiyejunsunle, AV Egwuonwu, AO Ezeukwu and J. Ugwuoke. (2011, October), "Risk factors and prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among quarry workers in Ebonyi State, South-East Eastern Nigeria", , pp 5

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"EFFECTIVENESS OF DIFFERENT INTERVENTIONS TO REDUCE OCCUPATIONAL SITTING AMONG ADMINISTRATORS AT RHODES UNIVERSITY" (2020). Completed Masters project by 13M3573
2"Efficacy of progressive muscle strengthening exercises in the Management of knee hypermobility" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Chukwujekwu Ifeoma,
3"Recurrent Musculoskeletal symptoms of patients with knee hypermobility and the role of sustained progressive strengthening exercises in the physiotherapy management" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Onoyima Celestine Ugochukwu, (In progress),
Editorships
1Editor, "Evaluation of a Physical-Psychological Integrative (PPI) intervention for communitydwelling spinal cord injury survivors: Study protocol of a preliminary randomized controlled trial" (March, 2023)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "EXPLORE: THE JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND HEALING" (January, 2017)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "External Examiner for PhD in Physiotherapy-University of Kwazulu Natal" (September, 2023 to October, 2023). Completed External Exam
2Chief Examiner, "Doctor of Philosophy in Physiotherapy" (October, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed External Exam
3Examiner, "UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES - MASTERS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY DEGREE DISSERTATION EXAMINATION" (September, 2022 to October, 2022). Completed External Exam
4Examiner, "Professional Clinical Undergraduate External Examination for Physiotherapy-UNN" (September, 2021 to July, 2022). Completed External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1MEMBER, "INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS/LINKAGES COMMITTEE FHST-NAU" (June, 2023 to October, 2023)
2Member, "Faculty of Health Sciences & Technology Lecture/Seminar Committee" (June, 2023 to October, 2023)
3FACULTY EXAMINATION OFFICER, "FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY NAU" (February, 2022 to February, 2023)
4CHAIRMAN, "FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECH -NAU COMMITTEE ON ELECTRONIC POSTGRADUATE THESIS DEFENCE" (April, 2021 to October, 2022)
5MEMBER, "PROVOST COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES-NAU COMMITTEE ON ELECTRONIC POSTGRADUATE DEFENCE" (March, 2021 to March, 2023)
6Member, "Faculty of Health Sciences & Technology Lecture Committee" (April, 2021 to October, 2022)
7Chairman, "FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY-NAU COMMITTEE ON ELECTRONIC POSTGRADUATE DEFENCE" (September, 2020 to October, 2020)
8FACULTY ICT OFFICER, "FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY NAU - ICT OFFICER" (October, 2019 to April, 2021)
9DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION OFFICER, "Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus" (September, 2017 to August, 2018)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Affiliate Member, "International Ergonomics Association" - 10216 (member since 2019), https://iea.cc/member/ergonomics-society-of-nigeria-esn/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"21ST TRIENNIAL CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL ERGONOMICS ASSOCIATION (ALL TIMES DISPLAYED IN AMERICA/VANCOUVER UTC-7 TIME", (International Ergonomics Association 2021), 14th June, 2021 to 19th June, 2021; Vancouver, Canada: Session 16A: Healthcare Symposium: Patient Ergonomics in Hospital and Community Settings Part 1: Physical patient ergonomics
2"Field Evaluation of Task Requirements of Mining Jobs in Nigerian Quarry Mines: A Pilot Study", (AHFE 2018 International Conference on Physical Ergonomics & Human Factors), 21st July, 2018 to 25th July, 2018; Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida, USA
3"world-confederation-for-physical-therapy-wcpt-congress-2017", (World Confederation for Physical Therapist), 2nd July, 2017 to 4th July, 2017; Cape Town South Africa
4"13th Annual Scientific Conference and Gathering", (Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Lagos), 8th June, 2016 to 10th June, 2016; Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences
5"International Conference and Exhibition on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation", (OMICS GROUP CONFERENCES), 19th August, 2013 to 25th August, 2013; Embassy Suites Las Vegas, USA