Mrs. Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu

Mrs. Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu is a LECTURER I in MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Mrs. Ifeoma  Blessing Nwosu

Staff Profile

Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu is a young researcher and lecturer with the department of Medical Rehabilitation with bias in Orthopedic and Sports Physiotherapy. Additional interests in cross cultural adaptation and validation of instruments, disability/wellness researches and politics as man is a political animal

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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

Social Profiles

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, November, 2016)
October, 2013 to November, 2016
Master's In Orthopedic And Sports Physiotherapy Orthopedic And Sports Physiotherapy
2Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. (Post-Graduate Degree, April, 2013)
April, 2012 to April, 2013
PGDe Education
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2009)
September, 2004 to July, 2009
BMR (PT) Medical Rehabilitation ,(Physiotherapy)
4Christ Ambassadors College Sabo-Tasha Kaduna. (SSCE, November, 2004)
September, 2001 to July, 2004
SSCE
5Christ Anglican Nursery And Primary School Kaduna. (FSLC, September, 1998)
September, 1993 to September, 1998
FSLC
Other / Relevant Certificates
1Write-For-Me Organization (April, 2021)
February, 2021 to April, 2021
Amazon E-book Publisher
2Basic Emergency Response Training Ltd (September, 2018)
September, 2018 to September, 2018
3Consortium For Advanced Leadership And Mentorship Training Programme (June, 2018)
May, 2018 to June, 2018
Fellow Of CALMT
4Spine And Orthopedic Physical Therapy, USA International Continuing Education Network (June, 2015)
June, 2015 to June, 2015
Lowback Pain Management

Relevant/Working Experience

1- Lecturer II- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria., Nnamdi Azikiwe University
March, 2019 to Present
2Senior Physiotherapist, General Hospital Ekwulobia, Anambra State, Nigeria.
December, 2016 to March, 2019
3Physiotherapist, General Hospital Ekwulobia, Anambra State,
December, 2013 to December, 2016
4NYSC Physiotherapist, Enugu State Teaching Hospital ESUTH- Parklane, Enugu-Nigeria.
July, 2011 to July, 2012
5Intern Physiotherapist, University Of Benin Teaching Hospital Edo State, Nigeria
October, 2009 to November, 2010

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Maduagwu Stanley1, Maryam Muftaudeen2, Chidile Muonwe1, Chuka Ifeanyi Umeonwuka2,3* ,Chiamaka Ann Nwanne1, Cornelius Mahdi Ishaku2, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo1, Ebere Yvonne Ihegihu1, Ifeoma Nwosu1, Ali Alhaji Modu. (2022, July), "Physiotherapists’ perception on first contactpractice in Nigeria: a cross-sectional Survey", Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy, SpringerOpen Journal
2Stanley M Maduagwu, Chibueze B Chilaka, Herman Kazibwe, Yvonne E Ihegihu, Arinze C Okonkwo, UchennaP Okonkwo, *Ifeoma B Nwosu*, Chiamaka A Nwanne1, Joseph O Umunnah. (2022, August), "Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among University Lecturer", Allied Academies
3Uchenna 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
4Okonkwo U, Ihegihu E, Igwe S, Ekechukwu E, Onwukagba I, Amaechi I, Okonkwo C, Muonwe C, *Nwosu IB*.. (2022, January), "Satisfaction of Nigerian Physiotherapists with Physicians Referral of Patients for Physiotherapy Services", Cureus, Journal of Medical Sciences
5Okonkwo Uchenna, Okeke Okechukwu, Onwuakagba Ifeoma, Okoye Chiebuka, Igwe Emeka, Maduagwu Stanley, Ani Kenneth, Ekechukwu Echezona, Amaechi Ifeoma, *Nwosu, Ifeoma*. (2022, November), "Knowledge and Perception of Clinical Physiotherapy Students About Physiotherapy Management of Stroke Survivors with Visual Impairment", British Journal of Visual Impairment.
6Ezinne Chika Ekediegwu, Chigbogu Earnest Akpaenyi, *Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu,* Ogochukwu Kelechi Onyeso. (2022, June), "Demographic and disease characteristics associated with pain intensity, kinesiophobia, balance, and fall self-efficacy among people with osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study", BMC Musculoskeletal Disorde
7Michael Opeoluwa Ogunlana , Pragashnie Govender, Olufemi Oyeleye Oyewole, *Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu*. (2021, November), "Adult stroke survivor's reintegration to normal living: a scoping review protocol Open Access", Systematic Reviews
8Michael O. Ogunlana, *Ifeoma B. Nwosu*, Abiola Fafolahan, Bose F. Ogunsola,Toluwatomi M. Sodeke, Opeyemi Mercy Adegoke, Nse A. Odunaiya, Pragashnie Govender. (2021, December), "Pattern of rape and femicide during COVID-19 lockdown: content and discourse analysis of digital media reports in Nigeria", Journal of Gender Studies
9*Ifeoma B. Nwosu*, Josephine Nwankwo, Michael Ogunlana, Ezinne Ekediegwu, Yvonne Ihegihu, Samuel Chidile, Ekundayo Ogunkunle.. (2021, December), "Awareness of the Importance and Utilization of Physiotherapy Services among Nurses in Tertiary Hospitals in Anambra State, Nigeria.", African Journal of Health Science and Technology
10Chidile Muonwe, Samuel Chidiebere Nwobi, Chiedozie James Alumona, Chukwuebuka Okeke, Chiamaka Ann Nwanne, *Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu*, Ifeoma Adaigwe Amaechi, Christian Arinze Okonkwo, Ogochukwu Umeonwuka, Ezinne Chika Ekediegwu, Uzoamaka Nwakaego Akobundu, Stanley M Maduagwu. (2021, September), "Prevalence and Pattern of Musculoskeletal Injuries among Recreational Weightlifters in Nnewi, Nigeria", International Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine
11Ezinne Ekediegwu, Chike Chuka, *Ifeoma Nwosu*, Nelson Ekechukwu, Chukwudi Ogbuche, Chigozie Uchenwoke, Adesola Odole.. (2021, May), "Reductions In Chronic Low Back Pain Using Intervertebral Differential Dynamics Therapy (IDDT) And Routine Physiotherapy: A Retrospective Pre-Post Study.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
12Adesola Odole, Odunaiya Nse, *Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu*, Adefemi Akinseloyin, Clara Fatoye, Folake Olubiyi, Ezinne Ekediegwu, Chidozie Mbada, Odunola Aki. (2020, October), "Cross-cultural Adaptation, Validity And Reliability Of The Yoruba Version Of The Physical Activity Scale For The Elderly", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 29, (Issue 1), pp S160-S161
132. Famude, SO, Odebiyi, D, Aiyegbusi, AI, *Nwosu, IB*. (2020, March), "Effect Of Gluteus Medius Strengthening On Pain Perception, Functional Disability And Quality Of Life In Patients With Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 18-24
14Onyeso, OK, Umunnah, JO, Ezema, CI, Balogun, JA, Uchenwoke, CI, Nwankwo, MJ, Oke, KI, Bello, B, *Nwosu, IB,* Adje, ME.. (2020, August), "An Evaluation Of The Nature And Level Of Musculoskeletal Imaging Training In Physiotherapy Educational Programmes In Nigeria.", BMC, Vol. 20, pp 252
15Adedoyin, RA, Mohammed, J, Ojukwu, CP, Okafor, UAC, Oti, IK, Onuchukwu, CL, Famude, SO, Aliyu, ES, *Nwosu IB*, Anikwe, EE, Odole, AC, Ativie, RN, Odun. (2020, August), "Management Of Patients With COVID-19 Infection In Acute Settings: A Position Paper For Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapists By The Association Of Clinical And Academic Physiotherapists Of Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 8, pp 72-82
165. Ganiyu Sokunbi, Idris U. Takai, *Ifeoma B. Nwosu*, Rasheedat Balarabe.. (2020, December), "Effects Of Acupressure And Acupuncture-Like Tens On Sleep Quality Among Pregnant Women.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
17Adesola Odole, Odunaiya Nse, *Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu*, Adefemi Akinseloyin, Clara Fatoye, Folake Olubiyi, Ezinne Ekediegwu, Chidozie Mbada, Odunola Aki. (2020, October), "Cross-cultural Adaptation, Validity And Reliability Of The Yoruba Version Of The Physical Activity Scale For The Elderly", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 29, (Issue 1), pp S160-S161
181. Ayodele, TO, Adeola, GO, *Nwosu, IB*.. (2018, December), "Cross-education Effects Of Motor- Level Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation On Quadriceps Motor Function Recovery Among Stroke Survivours.", Sciencepublishinggroup.com, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 35-40
Dissertations
1Nwosu, IB, Dr umunnah, JO, Prof Adedoyin, RA, Dr Ibikunle, J. (2016, November), "TRANSLATION, CULTURAL-ADAPTATION AND VALIDATION OF THE IGBO-VERSION OF THE ROLAND–MORRIS DISABILITY QUESTIONNAIRE".
Conference Papers
1Joseph O. Umunnah, Chigozie Ikenna Uchenwoke, Chidimma Catherine Nzeakor, *Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu*, Peter Agba Awhen, Christian Chidiebere Osuji. (2021, October), "Attitudes Of Persons With Disabilities Towards Other Persons With Disabilities In Some Selected Communities In Enugu State",
Other Relevant Publications
1Stanley M Maduagwu1 Stanley M Maduagwu, Samuel Zizighi, Usman A Mohammad, Chiamaka A Nwanne, Kenneth U Ani, Ebere Y Ihegihu, *Ifeoma B Nwosu,* Arinze C Okonkwo, Joe O Umunnah, Uchenna P Okonkwo, Chidile S Muonwe. "Exercise impacts positively on bone mineral densityin human immunodeciency virus seropositives: Dohealth professionals know?", (Preprint, 2022 May)
2Michael Opeoluwa Ogunlana; Olufemi Oyeleye Oyewole; *Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu*; Pragashnie Govender. "Exploring the life experiences of stroke survivors in Nigeria using the interpretive Phenomenological Analysis", (Preprint, 2022 November)
3Michael Opeoluwa Ogunlana; Olufemi Oyeleye Oyewole; *Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu*; Pragashnie Govender. "Exploring the life experiences of stroke survivors in Nigeria using the interpretive Phenomenological Analysis", (Preprint, 2022 November)
4Ojukwu Chidiebele Petronilla, Eze Amarachi Blessing, Aiyegbusi Ibufubara Ayoola, Stephen Sunday Ede, *Nwosu Ifeoma Blessing*. "Variations In Abdominals Muscle Activities Of Obese Females During Abdominals Bracing Exercises In Different Body Positions. (Article Under Review)", (Preprint, 2021 August)
510. Joseph O. Umunnah, Chigozie Ikenna Uchenwoke, Chidimma Catherine Nzeakor, *Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu*, Peter Agba Awhen, Christian Chidiebere Osuji.. "Attitudes Of Persons With Disabilities Towards Other Persons With Disabilities In Some Selected Communities In Enugu State. (Reviewed)", (Preprint, 2021 July)
6Ekediegwu, EC, Uchenwoke, CI, *Nwosu, IB*.. "• Physical Activity And Physiotherapists: A Survey Exploring Knowledge And Habits Of Nigerian Physiotherapists Towards Physical Activity Guidelines.", (Presentation, 2020 June)
7Adesola, CO, Nse, AO, *Nwosu, IB*, Adefemi, A, Fatoye, CF, Olubiyi, F, Ekediegwu, EC, Mbada, CE, Akinola, OT.. "• Cross-cultural Adaptation, Validity And Reliability Of The Yoruba Version Of The Physical Activity Scale For The Elderly", (Presentation, 2020 October)
8Onyeso, OK, Umunnah, JO, Ezema, CI, Balogun, JA, Uchenwoke, CI, Nwankwo, MJ, Oke, KI, Bello, B, *Nwosu, IB*, Adje, ME.. "• An Evaluation Of The Nature And Level Of Musculoskeletal Imaging Training In Physiotherapy Educational Programmes In Nigeria.", (Presentation, 2020 November)
9Umunnah, JO, Atuanya, CC, Amechi, IA, Ani, KU, *Nwosu, IB*, Awhen, PA.. "• Attitudes Of Persons With Disability Towards Other Persons With Disability In Selected Communities In Enugu State.", (Presentation, 2019 October)
10Okoye, CE, *Nwosu, IB*, Ogunkunle, E, Marcus, RO.. "• Work-related Stress And Coping Strategies Among Physiotherapists In South-east Nigeria", (Presentation, 2019 October)
11Umunnah, JO, Obasi, CA, Awhen, PA, Ihegihu, YE, *Nwosu, IB*, Odega, AC.. "• Wheelchair Accessibility Of Secondary School Buildings In Nnewi North, Anambra State, Nigeria", (Presentation, 2019 October)
12Umunnah, JO, *Nwosu, IB*, Ihegihu, YE, Azubuike, O.. "• Translation And Validation Of The Igbo Language Version Of The Roland-Morris Disaability Questionnaire.", (Presentation, 2016 November)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Physiotherapeutic Rehabilitation of a Patient With a Comminuted Displaced Iliac Fracture and Superior and Inferior Pubic Rami Fractures: A Case Report" (September, 2022)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "Department of Medical Rehabilitation Media committee" (October, 2022)
2Panel Member, "Scholarship selection committee for International Society for Quality of Life (ISOQOL)" (June, 2022)
3PRO 1, "Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria (ACAPN)" (October, 2022)
4ADHOC COMMITTEE ON GYM MAINTENANCE, "Department of Medical Rehabilitation" (July, 2021)
5Member Faculty Seminar Committee, "FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY" (May, 2021)
6Appointment as Member in-charge of Teaching Hospital Preparation, "Department of Medical Rehabilitation" (July, 2021)
7MEMBER SIWES COMMITTEE, "Department of Medical Rehabilitation" (May, 2021)
8Member of Ekwueme Center for Multidisciplinary Reseach Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2021)
9SIWES COORDINATOR, "Department of Medical Rehabilitation" (May, 2019)
10Member CONFLICT RESOLUTION COMMITTEE, "Department of Medical Rehabilitation" (October, 2019)
11National Assistant PRO, "Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria" (October, 2019)
12ENUGU STATE ACAPN PRO, "Enugu Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria" (July, 2017)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "International Society for Quality of Life (ISOQOL)" - IPHIEBEE (member since 2019), https://www.isoqol.org
2Full Member, "Organization of Women in Science for the Developing World" - 7444 (member since 2018), https://www.owsd.net
3Full Member, "Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria (ACAPN)" - ACAPN/066/17 (member since 2017), https://www.acapn.org.ng
4Full Member, "Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP)" - T1945A (member since 2012), https://www.nspphysio.org
5Full Member, "Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTB)" - MGT/09/1906 (member since 2011), https://www.mrtb.gov.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"ISPEC 2nd International Health and Medical Science Conference Turkey", (ISPEC Institute), 18th September, 2021 to 19th September, 2021; Virtual
2"World Patient Safety Day 2021 Virtual Global Conference", (World Health Organization in collaboration with Project ECHO), 17th September, 2021 to 17th September, 2021; zoom
3"TelePhysiotherapy: Expanding The Scope Of Physotherapy Practice In Nigeria 1st Virtual/4th Scientific Conference Of The Nigeria, 2020.", (• Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria.), 13th November, 2020 to 14th November, 2020; Virtual
4"27th Annual Conference Of The, 2020.", (• International Society for Quality of Life Research.), 19th October, 2020 to 23rd October, 2020; Virtual
5"Ist Annual Regional Conference; Ergonomics And Sustainability.", (• Ergonomics Society of Nigeria, South East Region.), 29th July, 2020 to 30th July, 2020; Virtual
6"The 3rd Scientific Conference And AGM", (• Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria.), 14th October, 2019 to 19th October, 2019; Garden city, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria.
7"Recent Advances In The Management Of Pain.", (• Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria.), 17th October, 2018 to 19th October, 2018; Dannic Hotel, New Haven, Enugu State
8"Non Communicable Diseases: Holistic Approach For Physiotherapist.", (• Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria.), 18th October, 2017 to 21st October, 2017; Main Auditorium, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital College, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
9"The 56th Annual General Meeting And Scientific Conference. Deepening The Knowledge And Practice Of Physiotherapy: For Effective Patients’ Care And Professional Advancement. Sub Theme: Professionalism, Packaging And Delivery Of Physiotherapy.", (• Nigeria society of physiotherapy.), 23rd October, 2016 to 29th October, 2016; Asaa Pyramid Hotel, Kaduna. 23rd-29th October, 2016.
10"The 52nd Annual Scientific Conference Workshop", (• Nigeria society of physiotherapy), 30th October, 2012 to 3rd November, 2012; Benin-city, Edo State.
11"The 50th Annual Scientific Conference Workshop", (The 50th Annual Scientific Conference Workshop), 29th October, 2010 to 3rd November, 2010; held at Nike Lake, Enugu State.
12"13TH Annual National Conference. Musculo-skeletal Pain; Management Of Low Back Pain.", (• Society for the Study of Pain Nigeria (SSPN)), 28th July, 2010 to 30th July, 2010; Conference Hall, Nurses House, University of Benin teaching hospital, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
Workshops
1"• Jobberman Soft-Skills Training", (Jobberman Nigeria.), 23rd April, 2021 to 29th April, 2021; Virtual
2"Master’s Ebook Creation/Publication Programme", (• The Write-For-Me ORGANIZATION:), 4th March, 2021 to 7th April, 2021; Virtual
3"Project ECHO TeleEcho Session WHO/AFRO-Implementation Of An IDSR ECHO Vcop TO Support The IDSR Programs In All 47 WHO AFRO Countries On Analysing And Interpreting Data Session 1 (Module 3).", (• World Health Organization.), 3rd December, 2020 to 3rd December, 2020; Virtual
4"• The Youth Empowered Nigeria Workshop", (Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC)), 5th November, 2018 to 9th November, 2018; De Dome hotel Enugu
5"Pre-conference Workshop: The Role Of Regenerative Medicine In Rehabilitation Fundamentals Of Kinesio-Taping. Mobilization And Muscle Energy Techniques In The Management Of The Lumbar-Pelvic-Femoral Complex Dysfunctions In Hip Pathologies.", (• Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapists of Nigeria.), 16th October, 2018 to 17th October, 2018; Dannic Hotel, New Haven, Enugu State.
6"Practical Course On Basic Life Support And First Aid (BERT IA).", (Basic Emergency Response Ltd.), 11th September, 2018 to 14th September, 2018; College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Nnewi campus, Anambra State.
7"Evidence-based Management Of Patients With Low Back Pain: From Classification To Effective Treatment", (Spine and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, USA.), 11th April, 2015 to 12th April, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra state