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 |