• Smartphone addiction, psychological status, pain related disability of neck and shoulder among undergraduates in College of Medicine, University of Lagos. 

  Akodu, AK; Adenekan, YA; Zibiri, RA (South African Journal of Public Health, 2020)

  Background. The use of smartphones in our current digital society has resulted in the development of musculoskeletal and emotional symptoms among undergraduates. Objectives. To determine the correlations among smartphone ...

• Limb Length Discrepancy and Gait Parameters of Amateur Football Players in Lagos State, Nigeria 

  Akodu, AK; Akindele, OA (South African Journal of sport Medicine, 2020)

  Background: Football is a widely played sport globally. Limb length discrepancies have been found to be common among football players and these may lead to abnormal gait. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to ...

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Core Stabilization Exercise on Pain-Related Disability and Psychological Status in patients with Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain 

  Akodu, A.K; Ogunbiyi, T.A; Fapojuwo, O.A (European journal of clinical and experimental medicine., 2020)

  Introduction. Exercises have been shown to relieve symptoms in non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) patients. Aim. This study compared the effects of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and core stabilization ...

• Core stabilization and Mckenzie back extension exercises on pain, functional disability and insomnia in patients with Non-specific Chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). 

  Akodu, A.K;; Odunfa, S.K; (Medicina Sportiva, 2020)

  Aim: This study compared the effects of core stabilization and McKenzie back extension exercises on pain, functional disability, insomnia and Quality of Life (QoL) in patients with Non-specific Chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). ...

• Effects of Neck Stabilization and Isometric Neck Exercises on Non-Specific Chronic Neck Pain: A Pilot Study 

  Akodu, A.K;; Ajepe, T.O;; Sorunke, M.A; (Journal of Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences (JRCRS), 2020)

  Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of neck stabilization and isometric neck exercises on pain-related disability, sleep disturbance, psychological status and cardiopulmonary parameters in patients with non-specific chronic ...

• An investigation of Cardiopulmonary Parameters of Internally and Non Internally Displaced Persons in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State, Nigeria 

  Akodu, A.K;; Abubakar, I;; Aweto, H.A (2022-01)

  Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are at high risk of developing cardiopulmonary problems compared to non-internally displaced persons (NIDPs). This study examined selected cardiopulmonary parameters in internally and ...

• The effects of intrasound therapy on the healing of tendon exposed to alcohol 

  Aiyegbusi, A.I; Dosumu, O.O; Samuel, T.A; Anunobi, C.C; Duru, F.I; Akinfeleye, A; Okafor, U.A (University of Lagos, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, 2015)

  Background: Functional abnormalities in wound structure has been identified as a potential complication if a patient consumes alcohol prior to injury and studies suggest that even a single incidence of acute ethanol exposure ...

• Knowledge and Perception of Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus, 2017 

  Ajepe, TO; AKODU, AK; Ajenipa, OA (Iranian Journal of Health, Safety & Environment, 2022)

  Individuals with diabetes are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to those without diabetes and when they do, it tends to be more extensive. This study investigated the knowledge and perception of ...

• Generalised Joint Hypermobility, Musculoskeletal Injuries and Psychological Status among Dancers In Lagos State 

  AKODU, AK; Balogun, YO; Osundiya, OC; Adeagbo, CA; Ogunleye, IE (Saudi journal of sport medicine, 2021)

  Introduction: Dancers are athletes who are vulnerable to musculoskeletal injuries and hypermobility, and their emotional level is very important for optimal performance. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of generalized ...

• The effect of stabilization exercise on pain-disability, sleep disturbance and psychological status of patients with non-specific chronic low back pain. 

  AKODU, AK (The Korean pain society, 2018)

  Background: Sleep disturbance and depression are becoming more recognized as important symptoms among individuals with chronic low back pain. This study evaluated the effect of stabilization exercise on pain-related disability, ...

• Perceptions of physiotherapy as a possible career choice among prospective university students in Nigeria 

  Akodu, A.K; Akinfeleye, A.M; Nwajueboe, A,C (Journal of Taibah University medical sciences, Elsevier, 2018-04)

  Objectives: This study was carried out to determine the preferences of students in selecting physiotherapy as a career choice and the factors that play key roles in their selection. Methods: A cross-sectional study ...

• Task-oriented circuit training improves ambulatory functions in acute stroke: a randomized controlled trial. 

  Frimpong, E.; Olawale, O. A.; Antwi, D. A.; Antwi-Boasiako, C.; Dzudzor, B. (International Research Journals, 2014-08)

  Stroke survivors have reduced ambulatory capacity which impairs their activities of daily living. Exercise training modalities can be used to improve ambulatory functions of stroke survivors. To investigate the effects of ...

• Effects of Task-Oriented Circuit Class Training on Physical Fitness of Stroke Survivors 

  Frimpong, E.; Antwi-Boasiako, C.; Ababio, E.; Ahenkorah, J.; Olawale, O. A. (Exercise Fitness and Health Alliance, 2016)

  Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of task-oriented circuit class training on physical fitness of stroke survivors in the early stages of stroke rehabilitation. Method: This study involved twenty ...

• Effects of a 6-week aerobic exercise programme on the cardiovascular parameters, body composition, and quality of life of people living with human immune virus. 

  John, D. O.; Tella, B. A.; Olawale, O. A.; John, J. N.; Adeyemo, T. A.; Okezue, O. C. (Korean Society of Exercise Rehabilitation, 2018)

  This study evaluated the effects of aerobic exercise program on the cardiovascular parameters, body composition, and quality of life (QoL) of people living with human immune virus (HIV). Patients were recruited from the ...

• Ergometer cycling improves the ambulatory function and cardiovascular fitness of stroke patients-a randomized controlled trial 

  Ofori, E. K.; Frimpong, E.; Ademiluyi, A.; Olawale, O. A. (The Society of Physical Therapy Science, 2019-03-19)

  [Purpose] The aim of this study was to assess the effects of ergometer cycling on the ambulatory function and cardiovascular fitness of patients with stroke in the sub-acute phase. [Participants and Methods] Twenty (20) ...

• Evaluation of Predictive Factors Influencing Community Reintegration in Adult Patients with Stroke 

  Olawale, O. A.; Usman, J. S.; Oke, K. I.; Osundiya, O. C. (Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice, 2018-01)

  Objectives: Patients with stroke are faced with gait, balance, and fall difficulties which could impact on their community reintegration. In Nigeria, community reintegration after stroke has been understudied. The objective ...

• Chronic pain after stroke: A hospital-based study of its profile and correlation with health-related quality of life 

  Olawale, O. A.; Ajepe, T. O.; Oke, K. I.; Ezeugwa, C. J. (Middle East Journal of Rehabilitation and Health, 2017)

  Background: Chronic pain is one of the most troublesome sequelae of stroke. The correlation between post-stroke pain and patients’ quality of life has not been extensively studied. Objectives: The purpose of this study ...

• Psychological Impact of Cerebral Palsy on Families: The African Perspective 

  Olawale, O. A.; Abraham, N. D.; Yaadar, R. K. (Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice, 2013-04)

  Background: Psychological stress associated with cerebral palsy (CP) is known to be one of the most depressing conditions of families. In the traditional African society, some peculiar factors may contribute to the ...

• Physiotherapy in the management of knee arthroplasty: a review 

  Akodu, AK; Giwa, SO; Akinbo, SRA; Ahmed, UA (Nigeria quarterly Journal of hospital medicine., 2011-04)

  Background: Although total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is considered the treatment of choice for patients with intractable pain and substantial functional disabilities who have not had acceptable relief and functional ...

• Work–related musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian physiotherapist 

  Adegoke, OA; AKODU, AK; Adewale, LO (BMC Musculoskeletal disorders, 2008-08)

  Background: Physiotherapists are known to be prone to Work- related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) but its prevalence among physiotherapists in Nigeria has not been reported. This study investigated the prevalence and ...

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