Key Note Address
| From advocacy to Action Against Non Communicable Diseases Through Physiotherapist Education | |
| Emmanuel B John |
General Papers
| A peer-led approach to promoting health education related to risk factors for NCDs in schools: views of the peers | |
| Jose M Frantz |
| The Impact of Physiotherapy in Palliative Care in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital | |
| Nnenna Nina Chigbo, Chris Chim Amah, Tonia Onyeka, Martins Nweke, Emmanuel Nwigwe, Chris Onugha, Stanley Idu |
| RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERFORMANCE-ORIENTED MOBILITY ASSESSMENT AND ANKLE RANGE OF MOTION IN THE ELDERLY | |
| Joseph Onuwa Umunnah, MARTHA UCHE CHUKWUEMEKA, CHRIS UDOKA OKAFOR, PROSPER UCHE OKONKWO |
Cardiopulmonary and Cardiovascular
| Self-perception and behaviour in relation to the risk of IHD in a cohort of South African individuals living with HIV. | |
| Ronel Roos, Hellen Myezwa, Helena Van Aswegen |
| Cardiovascular Risk Profile of Post-Menopausal Women in a Semi-Urban Community in Nigeria | |
| Taofeek Oluwole AWOTIDEBE, Rufus A ADEDOYIN, Ifedayo L OLOLA, Chidozie E MBADA, Odunayo T AKINOLA |
| Body Circumference Parameter as Predictor of Percent Body Fat for Female Undergraduates in a Nigeria University Community | |
| Ojo Adesola OJOAWO, Solomon A Adeyanju |
| Were patients who died different from those who survived 3 months after lower limb amputation? | |
| Lonwabo Lungile Godlwana, Aimee Stewart, Eustasius Musenge |
| Comparison of the effects of aerobic and stretching exercises on selected cardiopulmonary parameters in female Breast cancer survivors. | |
| Happiness Anulika Aweto, Sunday Rufus, Akinwumi Akinbo, Olajide Ayinla Olawale |
| Reduction in abdominal adiposity resulted in changes in cardiovascular disease risk classification and quality of life following a 12-week exercise programme. | |
| Ayodele Akintunde Akinremi, Ayodele Akintunde Akinremi, Arinola Olasunmbo Sanya, Arinola A Sanusi |
| Knowledge of Nigerian female undergraduates on obesity as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases in women | |
| Taofeek Oluwole AWOTIDEBE, Rufus A ADEDOYIN, Busola A FATOOGUN, Chidozie E MBADA, Odunayo T AKINOLA |
Clinical Research
| Satisfaction of Stroke Survivors with Physiotherapy care in Ibadan, Nigeria | |
| Olubukola Adebisi Olaleye, Marvellous Adetayo Akinrinsade |
| Predicting the Critical Point for the Onset of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Using the the Modified Velocity Field Diagram | |
| Sam Chidi Ibeneme |
| Joint Predictability of Physical Activity and Bodyweight on Health-Related Quality of Life among Nigerian Type 2 Diabetes | |
| Olufemi Oyeleye Oyewole, Kolawole Sunday Oritogun, Akolade Olukorede Idowu, Olatunde Odusan |
| Effects of a 6-week Telephone based Physiotherapy Intervention on Pain Intensity and Physical Function of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis | |
| Adesola Odole, Oluwatobi Ojo |
| RISK FACTORS FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN WHEELCHAIR-DEPENDENT PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY LIVING IN THE CITY OF TSHWANE: A cross-sectional study | |
| Izaan de Jager, Joyce Mothabeng, Piet J Becker |
| Pain Assessment as an Outcome Measure for Physiotherapy Intervention in Children with Cerebral Palsy | |
| Ajediran Idowu Bello |
| The effects of Progresssive Goal Attainment Programme and standard treatment on selected treatment outcomes in patients presenting with mechanical Low back pain: Preliminary Reports | |
| Michael Opeoluwa Ogunlana, Adesola Christiana Odole, Adebayo Adejumo |
| INFLUENCE OF DOMINANT BODY SOMATOTYPE AND SEX DIFFERENCE ON Q- ANGLE AND SOME SELECTED SKELETAL MEASURES OF YOUNG ADULTS IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA. | |
| Peter Olanrewaju ibikunle |
| EFFECT OF A SIX-WEEK TELE-PHYSIOTHERAPY PROGRAMME ON PAIN INTENSITY AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION OF PATIENTS WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE | |
| Adesola Odole, Oluwatobi Ojo |
Education and Emerging Practices
| The use of portfolios in community physiotherapy and public health teaching to enhance reflective practice | |
| Morake Douglas MALEKA |
| Access to Education in Sierra Leone: Lessons for a Disability Inclusive Education Post-2015 Agenda | |
| Donald Njelesani |
| A framework for clinical communication skills training in undergraduate health care students | |
| Elizabeth Cornelia Janse van Vuuren |
Evidence-Based Practice
| ACCESSIBILITY AND USE OF WEB-BASED EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE RESOURCES AMONG PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | |
| Olaide Sangoseni |
| Culture on Physiotherapy and social justice in management of Non Communicable Diseases | |
| Ushotanefe Useh |
Geriatrics
| Multi-Purpose Activities in the Elderly -Considering Ergotherapy Approaches | |
| HULYA YUCEL |
Health Care Administration and Policy
| Physiotherapists’ and Patients’ Perception of Factors Influencing Treatment Non-Adherence in Physiotherapy | |
| Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada, Akinola Akinboyenle Samson, Taofeek Oluwole Awotidebe, Abiola Oladele Ogundele |
| Perception of Direct Access and Patients’ Self-Referral among Nigerian Physical Therapists | |
| Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada, Kayode David Ojetola, Rufus Adesoji Adedoyin, Abiola Oladele Ogundele, Olubusola Esther Johnson, Taofeek Oluwole Awotidebe, Teslim Ayodele Onigbinde |
Neurology
| Socio-demographic and Personality Profile as Correlates of Motor Function During Early Stage Rehabilitation of Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury | |
| Talhatu Kolapo Hamzat, Bolanle Morenike S. Tinubu |
| Clinical predictors of functional recovery at six month post stroke | |
| Caleb Ademola Gbiri, Aderonke O Akinpelu, Adesola Ogunniyi, Werdie C.W.V. Staden, Abiodun E Akinwuntan |
| Acute changes in upper limb problems post stroke. | |
| Nicolette Comley-White, Witness Mudzi |
| The effect of electrical stimulation of the abdominal muscles on function in patients who have had a stroke: A randomised control trial | |
| Jennifer Margaret Jelsma, Crystal Moosajie |
| Psycho-Social Determinants of Functional Independence in Post-Stroke Individuals | |
| Caleb Ademola Gbiri, Aderonke O Akinpelu, Adesola Ogunniyi, Werdie C.W.V Staden |
| HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR ADOPTED BY NIGERIAN STROKE SURVIVORS | |
| Caleb Ademola Gbiri, Olajide O Olawale, Nwabuogochukwu Justinah Obi, Werdie C.W. Staden |
Obstretrics, Gynaecology and Women's Health
| Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Antenatal and Postnatal Exercises among Antenatal and Postnatal Women | |
| Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada, Olubukayomi Ebunoluwa Adebayo, Adebanjo Babalola Adeyemi, Olabisi Aderonke Akinwande, Olumide Olasunkanmi Dada, Taofeek Oluwole Awotidebe, Ibidun Alonge |
| Menopausal women with chronic conditions: influence of psychosocial factors on exercise and physical activity level. | |
| Omoyemi Olubunmi Ogwumike, Olusola Dorcas Olasore, Ade Fatai Adeniyi |
Orthopaedic and Manual Physiotherapy
| RELIABILITY OF AN ADAPTATION OF LINEAR EXCURSION MEASUREMENTDEVICE | |
| Joseph Onuwa Umunnah, VIOLET AKWUAKANANWA NWAEFULU, CHRIS UDOKA OKAFOR, YVONNE EBERE IHEGIHU |
| ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN PHYSICAL WORK LOAD, PSYCHOSOCIAL WORK FACTORS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL SYMPTOMS AMONG A SAMPLE OF DENTISTS IN NIGERIA | |
| Adegoke Moyinoluwa Akinfeleye |
| Influence of Intensity and Duration of Pain on Body Composition in Patients with Low Back Pain | |
| Abiola Oladele Ogundele |
| Musculoskeletal symptoms among postmenopausal women in Nigeria: association with overall and central abdominal obesity. | |
| Omoyemi Olubunmi Ogwumike, Ade Fatai Adeniyi, Oluwakemi Oluwayemisi Orogbemi |
| DEPRESSION, PAIN AND PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE: IMPLICATIONS FOR INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE | |
| Adesola Christiana Odole, Michael Ogunlana, Babatunde Adegoke, Faith Okenyi, Ushotanefe Useh |
| Prevalence of Pectoral Girdle Myalgia in Nigerian Women | |
| Daniel Oluwafemi Odebiyi, Happiness A Aweto, Olumide A Gbadebo, Ayodeji A Oluwole, Ayoola I Aiyegbusi, Matthew OB Olaogun |
| The effect of spinal mobilisations on neuropathic pain in people living with spinal cord injuries | |
| Ilse du Plessis |
| EFFECT OF STABILIZATION EXERCISE ON FEAR AVOIDANCE BELIEF OF PATIENTS WITH NON-SPECIFIC CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN | |
| Ashiyat Kehinde Akodu, Sunday Rufus Akinbo, Daniel Oluwafemi Odebiyi, Suleiman Olaiwola Giwa |
Outcome Measures
| The development and [sychometric testing of a new functional measure for children with spina bifida in Zambia | |
| Margaret Mutale Mweshi |
| value of physiotherapy in enhancing basic activitis of daily living in HIV/AIDS home based care programmes | |
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Paediatrics
| Experiences of mothers of children with neural tube defects with accessing health care services | |
| Micah Mutuna Simpamba, Prof. Patricia Struthers |
Primary Health Care and Public Health Issues
| EPIDEMIOLOGIC FEATURES OF AMPUTATION IN KANO STATE, NORTH –WEST, NIGERIA: A FIVE YEAR RETROSPECTIVE STUDY. | |
| Bashir Kaka, Omoyemi O Ogwumike, Omoyemi O Ogwumike, Idowu Opeyemi Ayodiipo, Idowu Opeyemi Ayodiipo, Atijosan Olagoke Jesuyemi, Atijosan Olagoke Jesuyemi, Abdulkadir Gwarzo Husaini, Abdulkadir Gwarzo Husaini |
| PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH REHABILITATION SERVICES AT PHC LEVEL | |
| Nondwe B Mlenzana, Jose M Frantz |
| Knowledge, attitude and practice of physiotherapists towards health promotion in Ghana | |
| Hosea Boakye, Jonathan quartey |
| A Quantitative study to determine involvement of physiotherapy practitioners in physical activities at three major Hospitals in Lusaka | |
| Agness Chalwa Malu |
| Nigerian Undergraduates’ Knowledge, Attitude and Handling Practice of Accident Casualties | |
| Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada, Ayokunle Oluwatosin Gbadamosi, Elkanah Ayodele Orimolade, Ajibola Babatunde Oladiran, Taofeek Oluwole Awotidebe, Tolulope Gideon Kehinde |
| Non-specific chronic low back pain and self-management in rural Nigeria: A qualitative exploration of beliefs, experiences and self-management practices. | |
| Chinonso Nwamaka Igwesi-Chidobe, Isaac Sorinola, Emma Godfrey |
| Continuum of Care in HIV:Navigating HIV as a Chronic and Episodic Disease | |
| Hellen Myezwa |
| Physical activity among community dwelling individuals with diabetes mellitus: an exploration of challenges | |
| Tania Steyl, Joliana Selma Phillips |
| The Impact of accessibility of public buildings and spaces on participation by persons with mobility limitations with Zambia | |
| Martha Banda-Chalwe |
| Prevalence of hypertension and stroke at Levy Mwanawasa General Hospital- physiotherapy 2012 and Action taken. | |
| Mary Sakala Mumba |
| Development and reliability testing of the Participation-Based Environment Accessibility Assessment Tool in Zambia | |
| Martha Banda-Chalwe |
Sports Physiotherapy and Therapeutic Exercises
| PATTERN OF INJURIES AMONG GHANAIAN BASKETBALL PLAYERS IN ACCRA | |
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| Knowledge and Perception of the role of physiotherapy among members of hockey teams in Accra | |
| Nana Ama Siba Noamesi |
| The effect of contract-relax-agonist-contract (CRAC) stretch of hamstrings on range and sprint and agility performance in moderately active males: A randomised control trial | |
| Theresa Burgess, Jennifer Jelsma, Timothy Vadachalam |
Stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation
| Risk Factors Associated with Post-Stroke Depression in Patients Attending Physiotherapy Clinic at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku/Ozalla | |
| Sam Chidi Ibeneme, Akachukwu Obileke Nwosu, Georgian Chiaka Ibeneme, muideem Bakare |
| The Construct Validation of the Maleka Stroke Community Reintegration Measure (M-SCRIM) | |
| Morake Douglas MALEKA |
| BARRIERS TO REINTEGRATION EXPERIENCED BY STROKE CLIENTS POST DISCHARGE FROM A REHABILITATION CENTER IN MALAWI | |
| Anthea Joy Rhoda, George Chimatiro |
| Post-Stroke Depression at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku/Ozalla: Importance of Early Physiotherapy and Psychiatry Intervention in Stroke Management | |
| Sam Chidi Ibeneme, Akachukwu Obileke Nwosu, Georgian Chiaka Ibeneme, Canice Anyachukwu, Muideen Bakare |
| The effect of a workplace intervention programme on return to work after stroke | |
| Mokgobadibe Veronica Ntsiea, Heleen van Aswegen, Sue Lord, Steve Olorunju |
| THE PROCESS AND OUTCOME OF IN-PATIENT REHABILITATION: THE CASE OF THREE AFRICAN COUNTRIES | |
| Anthea Joy Rhoda, Simon Azaria, Gerard Urimubenshi, Natalie Cunningham |
| HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE OF NIGERIAN STROKE SURVIVORS DURING RECOVERY PHASE | |
| Ashiru Hamza Mohammad, Nabilla Alsadat Abdul-Mohsein, Loh Siew Yim |