Ezinne Chika Ekediegwu
Ezinne Chika Ekediegwu is a LECTURER II in MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
A beautiful, goal-oriented, hard-working, meticulous, versatile musculoskeletal physiotherapist and lecturer with a special interest in research.
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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 |
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Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Ibadan. (Master Degree, November, 2015) April, 2014 to November, 2015 Master Of Science (Orthopaedic, Sports And Recreational Physiotherapy) (Hons.) (Grade: 5.5) Physiotherapy |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010) October, 2005 to July, 2010 Bachelor Of Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) (Hons.) (Grade: 3.75) Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) |
| 3 | Girls' Grammar School. (SSCE, June, 2002) September, 1996 to June, 2002 WASSCE, NECO, GCE Science |
| 4 | Idaw River Primary School. (FSLC, August, 1996) January, 1991 to August, 1996 FSCL (distinction Level), Common Entrance (Score: 31) Science |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Career and counselling team (Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology), Nnamdi Azikiwe University August, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Accreditation team member (Department of Medical Rehabilitation), Nnamdi Azikiwe University August, 2021 to August, 2021 |
| 3 | Senior Physiotherapist, Astella Physiotherapy Clinics January, 2016 to November, 2019 |
| 4 | Junior Physiotherapist, City Clinics August, 2013 to April, 2014 |
| 5 | Corps member Physiotherapist, National Orthopaedic Hospital September, 2012 to September, 2013 |
| 6 | Intern Physiotherapist, University College Hospital, Ibadan June, 2011 to July, 2012 |
| 7 | Physiotherapist (Temporary), Salvation Army Rehabilitation Centre, Oji River, Enugu State: March, 2011 to March, 2011 |
| 8 | Physiotherapist (Temporary), Rehabilitation Centre For The Disabled, Old And Tramped (RECDOT), Ozobulu, Anambra State: September, 2010 to September, 2010 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Ezinne Ekediegwu. (2021, May) Online Publishing Amazon |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ezinne Ekediegwu, Chike Chuka, Ifeoma Nwosu, Chuwkwudi Ogbueche, Echezona Nelson Dominic EKECHUKWU, Chigozie Uchenwoke and Adesola Odole. (2021, July), "Reduction In Chronic Low Back Pain Using Intervertebral Differential Dynamics Therapy (IDDT) And Routine Physiotherapy: A Retrospective Pre-Post Study", Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Treatment, Vol. 7 |
| 2 | Ekechukwu E.N.D., Aguwa E. N., Okeke T. A., Iroezindu I. C., Onyia S.U., Abaraogu D. O., Ekwo A. C., Ohiagu C., Ekechukwu N. , Mgbeojedo U. G., Eke. (2020, November), "Prevalence, Correlates And Risk Factors Of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Nigerian Physiotherapy And Architecture Undergraduates", Journal of Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 8 to 18 |
| 3 | Adesola Odole, Ezinne Ekediegwu, Mercy U Issa. (2019, March), "Differences In Clinical Variables And Physical Activity Levels Of Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis In Ibadan, Nigeria", Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Treatment, Vol. 5 |
| 4 | Adesola Odole, Ezinne Ekediegwu, E.N.D Ekechukwu, Chigozie Uchenwoke. (2018, November), "Correlates And Predictors Of Pain Intensity And Physical Function Among Individuals With Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis In Nigeria", Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, Vol. 39, pp 150 to 154 |
| 5 | Fatai Adesina Maruf, Ezinne Chika Ekediegwu, Akinpelu Aderonke, Joseph Nwankwo. (2012, August), "Awareness, Belief, Attitude And Utilization Of Physiotherapy Services In South-eastern Nigeria", Journal of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, Vol. 20, pp 26 to 34 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ezinne Ekediegwu, Chigozie Uchenwoke, Ifeoma Nwosu, E.N.D Ekechukwu. (2021, September), "Pain Intensity And Pain Catastophizing In Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions Among Nigerians", Ergonomics Society of Nigeria |
| 2 | Adesola Odole, Ezinne Ekediegwu, E.N.D Ekechukwu, Chigozie Uchenwoke. (2020, October), "Determining The Relationship Among Body Mass Index And Psychosocial Factors In Knee Osteoarthritis Colleen Pedersen Executive Director", International Society for Quality of Life Research |
| 3 | Ezinne Ekediegwu, Chigozie Uchenwoke, Ifeoma Nwosu. (2020, September), "PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PHYSIOTHERAPISTS: A SURVEY EXPLORING KNOWLEDGE AND HABITS OF NIGERIAN PHYSIOTHERAPISTS TOWARDS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES.", Ergonomics Society of Nigeria |
| 4 | Adesola Odole, Nse Odunaiya, Omobola Akinola, Michael Ogunlana, Chidozie Mbada, Ezinne Ekediegwu, Aderonke Akinpelu. (2020, October), "Patient's Perspective Of Telephysiotherapy In A Low Resource Income Setting", Springer |
| 5 | Adesola Odole, Odunaiya Nse, Ifeoma Blessing Nwosu, Adefemi Akinseloyin, Clara Fatoye, Folake Olubiyi, Ezinne Ekediegwu, Chidozie Mbada, Odunola Akino. (2020, October), "Cross-cultural Adaptation, Validity And Reliability Of The Yoruba Version Of The Physical Activity Scale For The Elderly", Springer |
| 6 | Ezinne Ekediegwu, Chike Chuka, Ifeoma Nwosu, Chuwkwudi Ogbueche, Echezona Nelson Dominic EKECHUKWU, Chigozie Uchenwoke and Adesola Odole. (2018, October), "A Case Series Of Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression As An Adjunct To Routine Physiotherapy Management Of Patients With Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain", Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapist of Nigeria |
| 7 | Adesola Odole, Ezinne Ekediegwu, E.N.D Ekechukwu, Chigozie Uchenwoke. (2017, July), "CHRONIC KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS: RELATIONSHIPS OF BODY MASS INDEX AND SELECTED PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AMONG NIGERIANS", World Confederation for Physical Therapy |
| 8 | Adesola Odole, Ezinne Ekediegwu, E.N.D Ekechukwu, Chigozie Uchenwoke. (2017, July), "CHRONIC KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS: AGE AND GENDER VARIATIONS IN PAIN INTENSITY AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION", World Confederation for Physical Therapy |
| 9 | Fatai Adesina Maruf, Ezinne Chika Ekediegwu, Akinpelu Aderonke, Joseph Nwankwo. (2010, October), "Awareness, Belief, Attitude And Utilization Of Physiotherapy Services In South-eastern Nigeria", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Member, "Accreditation team (Medical Rehabilitation department, 2021)" (August, 2021 to August, 2021) |
| 2 | Author, "Amazon publishers" (May, 2021) |
| 3 | Career and counselling team Member (Faculty of Health Scienes and Technology), "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2021) |
| 4 | Founder, "Physiosparks" (November, 2018) |
| 5 | Chairlady, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Physiotherapy Alumni Association" (March, 2013) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Guideline International Network (GIN)" (member since 2021), https://www.gin.org |
| 2 | Graduate Member, "Emerging Researchers and Professionals in Ageing-African Network" (member since 2021), https://www.erpaan.org/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "International Society for Quality of Life Research" - ISOQOL Advisory Committee for Special Interest Group (SIG) Symposia Selection (member since 2021), https://www.isoqol.com |
| 4 | Full Member, "Guideline International Network (GIN)" (member since 2021), https://www.gin.org |
| 5 | Full Member, "Emerging Researchers and Professionals in Ageing-African Network" (member since 2021), https://www.erpaan.org/ |
| 6 | Full Member, "Organisation for Women in Science for The Developing World" (member since 2018), https://www.owsd.org |
| 7 | Full Member, "McMaster Online Rating of Evidence (MORE) System, McMaster University, Canada." (member since 2018), https://www.mcmaster.ca |
| 8 | Full Member, "Organisation for Women in Science for The Developing World" (member since 2018), https://www.owsd.org |
| 9 | Full Member, "International Society for Quality of Life Research" (member since 2017), https://www.isoqol.com |
| 10 | Full Member, "International Society for Quality of Life Research" (member since 2017), https://www.isoqol.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "The use and administration of IDD Therapy treatments for spinal pathologies using SPINA machine technology", (Steadfast Clinics Limited, United Kingdom), 25th August, 2021 to 25th August, 2021; Virtual |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "2020 THE FUTURE IS NOW: A Vision For The Future Of Outcomes Measurement And Quality Of Life Research", (International Society of Quality of Life Research), 19th October, 2020 to 23rd October, 2020; Virtual |
| 2 | "Clinical Update On The Management Of Musculoskeletal Disorders And Sports Injuries", (Astella Physiotherapy Clinics and Prohabilitation Limited London, United Kingdom), 25th February, 2019 to 1st March, 2019; Enugu |
| 3 | "Recent Advances In The Management Of Pain", (Association of Clinical and Academic Physiotherapist of Nigeria), 17th October, 2018 to 19th October, 2018; Enugu |
| 4 | "Advanced Shockwave Therapy Course", (DJO, South Africa), 18th July, 2018 to 18th July, 2018; Enugu |
| 5 | "Updated Approach To Musculoskeletal Dysfunction Of The Shoulder Joint", (Body Mechanics and Wellness Centre, Abuja), 1st April, 2014 to 2nd April, 2014; Enugu |
| 6 | "Research Methodology And Data Analysis", (Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy), 12th March, 2014 to 14th March, 2014; Enugu |
| 7 | "Postgraduate Training In Physiotherapy(Coal City 2010)", (Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy), 26th October, 2010 to 30th October, 2010; Enugu |