Arinze Christian Okonkwo is a LECTURER II in MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
I am Okonkwo, Arinze Christian, an academic staff at the Department of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.
I am a passionate and dedicated physiotherapist with a strong baize in orthopaedics and sports physiotherapy. I employ the knowledge, skills and experience to provide adequate teaching to the students of this great university. My research interests are generally in physiotherapy and specifically in orthopaedics and sports physiotherapy.
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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 |
Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. (Master Degree, November, 2016) December, 2013 to November, 2016 Medical Rehabilitation (Orthopaedics And Sports Physiotherapy) |
2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2011) October, 2006 to July, 2011 B. Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) |
3 | College Of The Immaculate Conception (CIC), Enugu, Enugu State. (SSCE, January, 2006) September, 1999 to July, 2005 |
4 | Central School Agbogugu. (FSLC, July, 1998) October, 1992 to July, 1998 |
1 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2019 to Present |
2 | Physiotherapist, St Charles Borromeo Hospital Onitsha, Anambra State August, 2015 to November, 2019 |
3 | Physiotherapist, Body Therapy Clinics Port Harcourt, River State April, 2014 to July, 2015 |
4 | NYSC Physiotherapist, Armored Brigade Medical Centre, Sobi Cantonment, Nigerian Army, Ilorin, Kwara State March, 2013 to March, 2014 |
5 | Intern Physiotherapist, Federal Medical Centre Makurdi, Benue State April, 2012 to March, 2013 |
Journal Articles | |
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1 | Joseph Onuwa Umunnah, Jane Frances Chekwube Okoro, Christian Arinze Okonkwo, Nicholas Oghumu Isreal Kayode Oke, Chris Udoka Okafor,. (2021, April), "4. Correlation Of Mobile Phone Addition Scale In A Sample Of Nigerian College Students", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 09, (Issue 02), pp 192-197 |
2 | Joseph Onuwa Umunnah, Grace Chikodili Orji, Christian Arinze Okonkwo, Chigozie Ikenna Uchenwoke, Justina Adaora Okemuo.. (2021, June), "5. Prevalence And Types Of Pes Planus In A Sample Of Nigerian College Students", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 09, (Issue 02), pp 259-265 |
3 | Christian Arinze Okonkwo*, Peter Olanrewaju Ibikunle, Joseph Onuwa Umunnah, Kenneth Umezulike Ani, Gloria Ukamaka Mgbeojedo, Peter Agba Awhen. (2020, August), "1. Factors Influencing The Use Of Outcome Measures For Patients With Low Back Pain: A Survey Of Nigerian Physiotherapists", Scientific Research, Vol. 08, (Issue 03), pp 83-97 |
4 | Kenneth Umezulike Ani*, Ebere Mercy Nwachukwu, Peter Olanrewaju Ibikunle and Arinze Christain Okonkwo. (2020, July), "2. Barriers And Facilitators To Clinical Utilization Of Contemporary Research Findings In Ankle Instability Rehabilitation Among Healthcare Professionals In Anambra State, Nigeria", ClinMed International Library, Vol. 06, (Issue 03), pp 2572-3243 |
5 | Christopher Olusanjo Akosile , Christian Arinze Okonkwo, Fatai Adesina Maruf, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye. (2020, November), "3. Life Accomplishments, Social Functioning And Participation Of South-Eastern Nigerians With Lower Limb Amputation.", Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development, Vol. 31, (Issue 02), pp 52-76 |
Contributions to the University/Society | |
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1 | Member, Adhoc Committee on Gymn Machines, "Medical Rehabilitation Department, Unizik Nnewi campus" (July, 2021 to December, 2021) |
2 | Member, Book of Abstract Committee, "Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Unizik Nnewi Campus" (April, 2021 to December, 2021) |
3 | Contribution for Successful Accreditation, "Medical Rehabilitation Department, Unizik Nnewi campus" (August, 2021 to December, 2021) |
4 | Assistant Exam Officer, "Medical Rehabilitation Department, Unizik Nnewi campus" (January, 2020 to December, 2021) |
5 | Medalist for VC interfaculty games, "Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Unizik Nnewi Campus" (May, 2010 to May, 2010) |
6 | Unizik delegate/Athlete, "West African University Games. WAUG" (October, 2010 to October, 2010) |
7 | Vice President/Okofia Coordinator, "League of Sacred Heart of Jesus, College of Health Sciences, Unizik Nnewi" (October, 2008 to July, 2011) |
1 | Full Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) Chapter" (member since 2020), https://www.unizik.edu.ng |
2 | Full Member, "Stroke Action Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter" (member since 2020), https://www.strokeactionnigeria.com |
3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Physiotherapy (NSP), Anambra State Chapter" (member since 2015), https://www.nsphysio.org |
4 | Full Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Athletic team" - NAU/DSA/DOS/016/003 (member since 2008), https://www.unizik.edu.ng |
Other Events | |
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1 | "Webinar On Arthroplasty And Management", (University of Hong Kong, Orthopaedics Dept), 9th June, 2021 to 9th June, 2021; Hong Kong |
2 | "Webinar On Chondrosarcoma And Enchondroma", (University of Hong Kong, Orthopaedics Dept), 21st January, 2021 to 21st January, 2021; Hong Kong |
3 | "1. 8th Interdisciplinary World Congress On Low Back And Pelvic Pain", (Pain management experts), 7th October, 2013 to 12th October, 2013; Dubia, United Arab Emirate |
4 | "2. 52nd Annual Scientific Conference Of The Nigerian Society Of Physiotherapy", (Nigerian Society of Physiotherapy), 3rd November, 2012 to 3rd November, 2012; Benin City, Edo State |
5 | "2. Workshop On Exercise Prescriptions In Rehabilitation Medicine", (Nigerian Society of Physiotherapy), 22nd August, 2012 to 24th August, 2012; Enugu, Enugu State |