General Papers
Abdominal Muscle strength & its correlation with the BMI (Body Mass Index) – A survey in medical students | |
Prakruti K Motka, Nehal S Shah |
ASSESSMENT OF LEVEL OF LIFE SATISFACTION OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS WORKING IN FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS IN OSUN AND OYO STATES | |
Ojo Adesola OJOAWO, Dozie Emmanuel Mbada, Joy Chukwumhua Igudia |
EMPLOYMENT FOLLOWING SPINAL CORD INJURY | |
Joyce Diphale Mothabeng |
DPT or protecting professional autonomy: wither physiotherapy in Africa? | |
Efe Useh |
Conductive Education: Open Doors to Life Long learning-A survey of Health Professional Knowledge in Nigeria | |
Samuel Olawuwo, Roberta O'Shea, Helen Bourke-Taylor, Gabriela Molna |
Physical Impairment and Quality of life in Adolescents and Adults with Sickle Cell Disease | |
oyinlola Felix Odusanya |
Cardiopulmonary and Cardiovascular
Workshop on Respiratory Physiotherapy | |
Narasimman Swaminathan |
The Critically Ill Intensive Care Patient: Getting Going Early | |
NATASCHA PLANI |
RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR COMPLICATIONS AMONGST FITNESS FACILITIES USERS IN LAGOS METROPOLIS | |
Ashiyat Kehinde Akodu |
THE USE OF WEANING AND EXTUBATION PROTOCOLS TO FACILITATE WEANING AND EXTUBATION FROM MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN PATIENTS SUFFERING TRAUMATIC INJURIES | |
NATASCHA PLANI, HELEEN VAN ASWEGEN, PIET BECKER |
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF RECREATIONAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES ON BODY COMPOSITION AMONG PUPILS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS | |
Ashiyat Kehinde Akodu |
Calf Muscle Pump Assessment in Chronic Venous Disease | |
Daniela Costa, Rute Crisóstomo, Mylène Martins |
Assessment of Cardiorespiratory Responses and Functional Capacity of Nigerians with Chronic Heart Failure Using the 6-Minute Walk Test. | |
Olufunke Adewumi Ajiboye, Chikodi Nnanyelu Anigbogu, Smith Jaja, Jane Ajuluchukwu, Olajide Olawale, Bosede Abidemi Tella |
Effect of Positioning on Pulmonary Functions in Unilateral Pleural Effusion | |
Dipali P Rana, Neepa Talati |
Physical activity level, body mass index and blood pressure of children in primary schools in a rural community in South Western Nigeria | |
Nse Ayooluwa Odunaiya, Afeez Olamide Azeez |
Physical activity level, body mass index and blood pressure of children in primary schools in a rural community in South Western Nigeria | |
Nse Ayooluwa Odunaiya, Afeez Olamide Azeez |
Evaluation of Functional Exercise Capacity of Apparently Healthy Nigerian Population using Six-Minute Walk Test. (A Preliminary Study). | |
Olufunke Adewumi Ajiboye, Chikodi Nnanyelu Anigbogu, Smith Jaja, Jane Ajuluchukwu, Olajide Olawale, Bosede Abidemi Tella |
Evaluation of Functional Exercise Capacity of Apparently Healthy Nigerians using Six-Minute Walk Test (A Preliminary Study). | |
Olufunke Adewumi Ajiboye |
Effect of Positioning on Pulmonary Functions in Unilateral pleural effusion | |
Dipali P Rana, neepa talati |
Clinical Research
ASSESSMENT OF EXERCISE CAPACITY AND HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE OF PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AND APPARENTLY HEALTHY CONTROLS | |
Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada, Olaniyi Onayemi, Yewande Ogunmoyole, Rufus Adesoji Adedoyin |
Development of Knee Angle in a Cohort of Normal Nigerian Children | |
Olufemi Oyeleye Oyewole, Aderonke O. Akinpelu |
Measures for the outcome of rehabilitation after lower limb amputation: A pilot study | |
Lonwabo Lungile Godlwana, Lonwabo Lungile Godlwana, Aimee Vivienne Stewart, Eustasius Musenge |
ECONOMIC COST AND PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPACT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS ON PATIENTS ATTENDING PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINICS IN IBADAN, NIGERIA | |
Aderonke Akinpelu, Adesola Odole, Olufemi Oyewole, Tomilola Abimbola |
INFLUENCE OF SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC AND CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS ON OUTCOMES OF CONSTRAINT-INDUCED MOVEMENT THERAPY FOR UPPER LIMB FUNCTIONS IN HEMIPARETIC STROKE SURVIVORS | |
Olumide Olasunkanmi DADA, Arinola O. SANYA |
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LOW BACK PAIN & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG NURSES AT RWANDA MILITARY HOSPITAL | |
Mukaruzima Lela, Frantz Josee |
COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC ENDURANCE TRAINING OF BACK EXTENSOR MUSCLES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH NON-SPECIFIC LONG-TERM LOW-BACK PAIN | |
Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada, Olusola Ayanniyi, Samuel O Ogunlade |
STROKE REHABILITATION: EVALUATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF USING A PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE FOR THERAPY PROVISION | |
Olubukola Adebisi Olaleye, Tal-hatu Kolapo Hamzat, Mayowa Ojo Owolabi |
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AMONG PHYSIOTHERAPISTS IN NIGERIA. | |
Chris Udoka Okafor, Chris Udoka Okafor, Happiness A Aweto |
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS AND HEALTH PROMOTION STRATEGIES AMONG PHYSIOTHERAPISTS IN RWANDA | |
NGARAMBE Robert, Prof. Jose Frantz |
COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC ENDURANCE TRAINING OF BACK EXTENSOR MUSCLES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH NON-SPECIFIC LONG-TERM LOW-BACK PAIN | |
Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada |
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND WILLINGNESS OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS TO PROVIDE CARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN NIGERIA | |
Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada |
ASSESSMENT OF EXERCISE CAPACITY AND HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE OF PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AND APPARENTLY HEALTHY CONTROLS | |
Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada |
A FIVE YEAR REVIEW OF CASES OF SPINAL PAIN SEEN AT PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL | |
Adesola Odole, Michael Ogunlana, Aderonke Akinpelu, Korede Oladejo, Muibat Akintayo |
STROKE REHABILITATION: EVALUATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF USING A PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE FOR THERAPY PROVISION | |
Olubukola Adebisi Olaleye, Tal-hatu Kolapo Hamzat, Mayowa Ojo Owolabi |
Education and Emerging Practices
Benefits and Barriers of Research Collaboration with Physiotherapy Faculty from the United States and Beyond, an Example from Rwanda | |
Vyvienne Roseline Piwai M'kumbuzi, Julia Chevan |
Reliability of physical therapy students in estimating and measuring range of motion in the knee | |
Maryam M Almandil, Khaloud Al-enzi, Abrar Al-Enzi, Anwar Al-Enzi |
METHODS OF ASSESSING CLINICAL COMPETENCE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY UNDERGRADUATES IN NIGERIA | |
Adesola Odole, Aderonke Akinpelu, Caleb Gbiri, Muibat Akintayo |
Physiotherapy Students Perception about Objective Structured Clinical Examination | |
Narasimman Swaminathan, Niranjan GV |
FIRST CONTACT PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE: OPINIONS AND BELIEFS OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS WORKING IN GHANA | |
Ivy Narh, Jonathan Quartey |
An evaluation of the opinion of Nigerian physiotherapists on the impacts of undergraduate Pharmacology training on clinical practice | |
Ayodele Teslim Onigbinde, Fisayo makinde |
CURRICULUM DESIGN AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA | |
Talhatu Kolapo Hamzat |
Establishing an early childhood clinical service by engaging final year physiotherapy students | |
Carina Eksteen |
The effectiveness of a peer Mentorship program in health science education | |
Joyce Diphale Mothabeng |
Advancing physiotherapy impact in Africa through integration of health promotion and injury prevention strategies into the workplace. | |
Faith A Grant |
Reliability and con-current validity of Weighing scale and Sphygmomanometer to quantify magnitude of force applied during Digital Spinal examination | |
Ayodele Teslim Onigbinde, OLAYINKA I ADEOYA |
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AMONG PHYSIOTHERAPISTS IN NIGERIA. | |
Chris Udoka Okafor |
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PRINCIPLES OF EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AMONG PHYSIOTHERAPISTS IN NIGERIA. | |
Chris Udoka Okafor, Chris Udoka Okafor |
Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-Based Practice Information-Seeking Behaviour of Physiotherapists In Teaching Hospitals In South Western Nigeria. | |
ADEOLUWA OLUGBENGA JAIYESIMI |
PRELIMINARY NORMATIVE DATA OF CORE ENDURANCE IN ELITTE SWIMMERS (FREESTYLE SPRINTERS) | |
Kalpana Zutshi |
Accuracy of Straight Leg Raise and Slump Tests in Detecting Lumbar Disc Herniation - a pilot study | |
Jovial Thomas NTAWUKURIRYAYO |
Geriatrics
Assessment of the Barriers to Participation of Older Persons in Physical Activity in Uganda | |
Annet N/A NANKWANGA |
Health Care Administration and Policy
An Estimation of Missed Appointments for Out-patient Physiotherapy and its Impact on Efficiency and Cost | |
Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada, Oluwatosin Ajayi, Justice Nonvignon, Olubusola Esther Johnson, Taofeek Oluwola Awotidebe, Olumide Olasunkanmi Dada |
Evaluation of three equity funds in Africa: Improving access to rehabilitation care for the poorest | |
Rozenn BOTOKRO, Baptiste GERBIER |
Medicine
Risk factors for chronic non communicable diseases in Mombasa, Kenya: Epidemiological study using WHO stepwise approach | |
Nassib Tawa Ndune, J Frantz, F Waggie |
Evaluating the functional physical performance capacities of obese adults and patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Nigeria. | |
Kayode Israel Oke |
Evaluating the functional physical performance capacities of obese adults and adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Nigeria. | |
Kayode Israel Oke |
Neurology
Factors affecting length of Hospital stay for people with spinal cord injuries at Kanombe Military Hospital, Rwanda | |
patrick B BWANJUGU |
A literature review of cognitive rehabilitation for memory deficits in Multiple Sclerosis. | |
HAMZA NAJAMUDDIN GODHRAWALA |
Comparing Kinesio Taping to Conventional Strapping in the Treatment of Hemiplegic Shoulder-Hand Syndrome | |
Maria Elizabeth Cochrane |
Patients’ Satisfaction With Physiotherapy Management Of Spinal Cord Injury In Selected Tertiary Hospitals In South Western Nigeria. | |
ADEOLUWA OLUGBENGA JAIYESIMI |
Obstretrics, Gynaecology and Women's Health
Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Pregnant Women towards Birth Defects in Accra Metropolis, Ghana | |
Augustine Appah Acquah, Ajediran I BELLO |
Orthopaedic and Manual Physiotherapy
Reliability and con-current validity of Weighing scale and Sphygmomanometer to quantify magnitude of force applied during Digital Spinal examination | |
Ayodele Teslim Onigbinde, Adeyinka Adeoya |
Effect of body Somatotype on quantity of force required during application of Digital Pressure in Spinal examination | |
Ayodele Teslim Onigbinde, olayinka I Adeoya |
Physiotherapy Modalities used in the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain | |
Vaneshveri n/a Naidoo |
THE EFFECT OF BACK CARE EDUCATION ON FARMERS SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC MECHANICAL LOW BACK PAIN | |
OLUSOLA OLUSOLA AYANNIYI |
Selective Strengthening Of The Vastus Medialis Oblique And The Quadriceps Angle. | |
ADEOLUWA OLUGBENGA JAIYESIMI |
Epidemiology of Lower Limb Fractures and Outcome of Ambulatory Rehabilitation | |
Ajediran Idowu Bello |
Outcome Measures
PATTERN OF MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN AMONG DENTAL PRACTITIONERS IN ACCRA, GHANA | |
Benedicta Adjasoo, Jonathan Quartey |
Development of an outcome measure to assess community reintegration after stroke for patients living in poor socioeconomic areas, South Africa | |
Morake Douglas MALEKA |
Impact of rehabilitation care on the social participation of persons with lower-limb amputation: a survey designed for West-Africa | |
Rozenn BOTOKRO, Yawovi TUBLU |
Cross cultural validation of Nigeria CVD risk factors questionnaire for adolescents | |
Nse Ayooluwa Odunaiya, Quinette Louw, Karen Grimmers |
Paediatrics
IMPACT OF CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY ON MOTHERS’ QUALITY OF LIFE | |
Babatunde Olusola Adegoke |
Impact of Caring for Chidren with Cerebral Palsy on Mothers' Quality of Life | |
Babatunde Olusola Adegoke, Babatunde Olusola A Adegoke |
Physiotherapy in Private Practice
Direct access to Physiotherapy in Harare - How Physiotherapists practice and outpatient's views. | |
Dorcas Mary Madzivire |
FIRST CONTACT PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE: OPINIONS AND BELIEFS OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS WORKING IN GHANA | |
Ivy Narh |
Primary Health Care and Public Health Issues
Disability in poorly resourced areas of the Western Cape, South Africa | |
Jennifer Margaret Jelsma |
THE BURDEN OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL TRANSITION IN AFRICA: IMPLICATION FOR AFRICA PHYSIOTHERAPISTS | |
Adegoke Moyinoluwa Akinfeleye |
Rehabilitation services of persons with disabilities: Experiences of patients and service providers in a rehabilitation centre in the Western Cape Province. | |
Anne Kumurenzi |
I thank the Government of Rwanda for granting me a scholarship to further my studies. | |
Anne Kumurenzi |
Causes of disability in poorly resourced areas of Cape Town | |
Jennifer Margaret Jelsma, Soraya Maart |
High School Girls' Perceptions of Environmental and Social Support for Physical Activity | |
Liliane Bamurange Kirenga |
Physical Activity Level and Pattern of Blood Pressure and Hypertension in Nigerian Postmenopausal Women. | |
Omoyemi Olubunmi Ogwumike |
Disability in a poorly resourced area of the Western Cape | |
Soraya Maart, Jennifer Margaret Jelsma |
Causes of disability in poorly resourced areas of Cape Town – preliminary evidence of the quadruple burden of disease in South Africa. | |
Jennifer Margaret Jelsma, Soraya Maart |
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND WILLINGNESS OF NIGERIA PHYSIOTHERAPIST TO PROVIDE CARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS | |
Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada, Latifat Abiola Gbadamosi, Rufus Adesoji Adedoyin, Babatunde A. Adekanla, Taofeek Oluwole Awotidebe |
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PHYSIOTHERAPISTS TOWARDS PROMOTION OF PHYSICALLY ACTIVE LIFESTYLES IN PATIENT MANAGEMENT. | |
Happiness Anulika Aweto |
Sports Physiotherapy and Therapeutic Exercises
EFFECT OF STATIC HAMSTRING STRETCHING ON SPEED IN APPARENTLY HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS. | |
Ashiyat Kehinde Akodu |
Nature and Patterns of musculoskeletal injuries in Nigeria amateur boxers training for the 10th ALL Africa Games. | |
Kayode Israel Oke |
Relationship between Physical Activity Level and Self- Rated Health Status among Selected Artisans in Osun State | |
Taofeek Oluwole AWOTIDEBE, Rufus Adesoji ADEDOYIN |
Stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation
Risk Factors for stroke among stroke patients treated at Ruhengeri Hospital in Rwanda: A four-year document review | |
Gerard Urimubenshi, Gerard Urimubenshi |
Therapists’ perceived barriers and facilitators of return to work after stroke | |
Veronica Ntsiea, Heleen Van Aswegen, Sue Lord, Steve Olorunju |
COMMUNITY REINTEGRATION AND RELATED FACTORS IN A NIGERIAN STROKE SAMPLE | |
Christopher Olusanjo Akosile, Babatunde O.A Adegoke, Ayodeji A Fabunmi |
Return to work services rendered for patients at stroke rehabilitation facilities | |
Veronica Ntsiea, Heleen Van Aswegen, Heleen Van Aswegen, Sue Lord, Sue Lord, Steve Olorunju, Steve Olorunju |
AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF STROKE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN IBADAN, SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA | |
Nse Ayooluwa Odunaiya, Damilola Gbotemi Gbolahan |
Patients’ Satisfaction With Physiotherapy Management Of Hemiplegia In Selected Secondary And Tertiary Hospitals In South Western Nigeria. | |
ADEOLUWA OLUGBENGA JAIYESIMI |
Informal Caregivers’ Burden and Quality of life (QOL) of Caregivers of stroke survivors | |
Michael Opeoluwa Ogunlana, Samuel O Oyewo, morenike oluwafunmilayo ogunsan |
PSYCHOLOGICAL BURDEN OF STROKE ON CAREGIVERS OF STROKE SURVIVORS UNDERGOING REHABILITATION | |
Isa Usman Lawal |
Return to work services rendered for patients at stroke rehabilitation facilities | |
Veronica Ntsiea |
Quality of life (QOL) and Burden of informal Caregivers of Stroke survivors in two selected hospitals in south-western Nigeria | |
Michael Opeoluwa Ogunlana |
Comparative lung function performance of Stroke Survivors and Age-and Sex-matched Controls in South-West, Nigeria | |
Victor Emeka Ezeugwu, Mathew Olaogun |
Comparative lung function performance of Stroke Survivors and Age-and Sex-matched Controls in South-West, Nigeria. | |
Victor Emeka Ezeugwu, Prof Matthew O.B. Olaogun |