Arinze Christian Okonkwo

Arinze Christian Okonkwo is a LECTURER II in MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Staff Profile

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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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

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. (Master Degree, November, 2016)
December, 2013 to November, 2016
Medical Rehabilitation (Orthopaedics And Sports Physiotherapy)
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2011)
October, 2006 to July, 2011
B. Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy)
3College Of The Immaculate Conception (CIC), Enugu, Enugu State. (SSCE, January, 2006)
September, 1999 to July, 2005
4Central School Agbogugu. (FSLC, July, 1998)
October, 1992 to July, 1998

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
November, 2019 to Present
2Physiotherapist, St Charles Borromeo Hospital Onitsha, Anambra State
August, 2015 to November, 2019
3Physiotherapist, Body Therapy Clinics Port Harcourt, River State
April, 2014 to July, 2015
4NYSC Physiotherapist, Armored Brigade Medical Centre, Sobi Cantonment, Nigerian Army, Ilorin, Kwara State
March, 2013 to March, 2014
5Intern Physiotherapist, Federal Medical Centre Makurdi, Benue State
April, 2012 to March, 2013

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Joseph 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
2Joseph 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
3Christian 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
4Kenneth 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
5Christopher 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

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, Adhoc Committee on Gymn Machines, "Medical Rehabilitation Department, Unizik Nnewi campus" (July, 2021 to December, 2021)
2Member, Book of Abstract Committee, "Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Unizik Nnewi Campus" (April, 2021 to December, 2021)
3Contribution for Successful Accreditation, "Medical Rehabilitation Department, Unizik Nnewi campus" (August, 2021 to December, 2021)
4Assistant Exam Officer, "Medical Rehabilitation Department, Unizik Nnewi campus" (January, 2020 to December, 2021)
5Medalist for VC interfaculty games, "Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Unizik Nnewi Campus" (May, 2010 to May, 2010)
6Unizik delegate/Athlete, "West African University Games. WAUG" (October, 2010 to October, 2010)
7Vice President/Okofia Coordinator, "League of Sacred Heart of Jesus, College of Health Sciences, Unizik Nnewi" (October, 2008 to July, 2011)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) Chapter" (member since 2020), https://www.unizik.edu.ng
2Full Member, "Stroke Action Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter" (member since 2020), https://www.strokeactionnigeria.com
3Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Physiotherapy (NSP), Anambra State Chapter" (member since 2015), https://www.nsphysio.org
4Full Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Athletic team" - NAU/DSA/DOS/016/003 (member since 2008), https://www.unizik.edu.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Other Events
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