Recently Published Articles by Nigerian Physiotherapists

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A meta-analysis of the efficacy of phototherapy in tissue repair
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A meta-analysis of the efficacy of phototherapy in tissue repair
Fulop AM, Dhimmer S, Deluca JR, Johanson DD, Lenz RV, Patel KB, Douris PC, Enwemeka CS. A meta-analysis of the efficacy of phototherapy in tissue repair. Photomed Laser Surg. 2009 Oct;27(5):695-702.
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Phototherapy (LEDs 660/890nm) in the treatment of leg ulcers in diabetic patients: case study
Minatel DG, Enwemeka CS, França SC, Frade MA. Phototherapy (LEDs 660/890nm) in the treatment of leg ulcers in diabetic patients: case study (2009). An Bras Dermatol. 2009 Jul;84(3):279-83. Portuguese.
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Comparison of the Effect of Two Driving Retraining Programs on On-Road Performance After Stroke
Devos H, Akinwuntan AE, Nieuwboer A, Tant M, Truijen S, De Wit L, Kiekens C, De Weerdt W (2009). Comparison of the Effect of Two Driving Retraining Programs on On-Road Performance After Stroke. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2009 Apr 22 E-Publication Ahead o
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Last Updated: Friday, 24 July 2009
Phototherapy promotes healing of chronic diabetic leg ulcers that failed to respond to other therapies
Minatel DG, Frade MA, França SC, Enwemeka CS (2009). Phototherapy promotes healing of chronic diabetic leg ulcers that failed to respond to other therapies. Lasers Surg Med. 2009 Aug;41(6):433-41.
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Last Updated: Sunday, 19 July 2009
Therapeutic effect of an interval exercise training program in the management of erectile dysfunction in hypertensive patients
Lamina S, Okoye CG, Dagogo TT (2009). Therapeutic effect of an interval exercise training program in the management of erectile dysfunction in hypertensive patients. Lamina S, Okoye CG, Dagogo TT.
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Last Updated: Thursday, 23 July 2009
Blue 470-nm light kills methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in vitro
Enwemeka CS, Williams D, Enwemeka SK, Hollosi S, Yens D (2009). Blue 470-nm light kills methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in vitro. Photomed Laser Surg. 2009 Apr;27(2):221-6.
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Last Updated: Wednesday, 29 July 2009
Electromyographic Response to Manual Passive Stretch of the Hemiplegic Wrist: Accuracy, Reliability, and Correlation With Clinical Spasticity Assessment and Function
Sorinola IO, White CM, Rushton DN, Newham DJ (2009). Electromyographic Response to Manual Passive Stretch of the Hemiplegic Wrist: Accuracy, Reliability, and Correlation With Clinical Spasticity Assessment and Function. Neurorehabil Neural Repair. 2009 Ma
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Last Updated: Saturday, 18 July 2009
Intricacies of dose in laser phototherapy for tissue repair and pain relief
Enwemeka CS (2009). Intricacies of dose in laser phototherapy for tissue repair and pain relief. Photomed Laser Surg. 2009 Jun;27(3):387-93.
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Relationship between incarceration frequency and human immunodeficiency virus risk behaviors of African American inmates
Abiona TC, Adefuye AS, Balogun JA, Sloan PE (2009). Relationship between incarceration frequency and human immunodeficiency virus risk behaviors of African American inmates. J Natl Med Assoc. 2009 Apr;101(4):308-15.
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Biomechanics of Muscular Effort: Age-Related Changes
John EB, Liu W, Gregory RW (2009). Biomechanics of Muscular Effort: Age-Related Changes. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 41(2):418-25.
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Phototherapy Improves Healing of Chronic Venous Ulcers
Caetano KS, Frade MA, Minatel DG, Santana LA, Enwemeka CS (2009). Phototherapy Improves Healing of Chronic Venous Ulcers. Photomed Laser Surg. 2009 Jan 16. [Epub ahead of print]
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Risk factors of post-stroke depression among stroke survivors in Lagos, Nigeria.
Oladiji JO, Akinbo SR, Aina OF, Aiyejusunle CB (2009). Risk factors of post-stroke depression among stroke survivors in Lagos, Nigeria. Afr J Psychiatry (Johannesbg). 2009 Feb;12(1):47-51.
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Managing erectile dysfunction in hypertension: the effects of a continuous training programme on biomarker of inflammation
Lamina S, Okoye CG, Dagogo TT (2009). Managing erectile dysfunction in hypertension: the effects of a continuous training programme on biomarker of inflammation. BJU Int. May;103(9):1218-21.
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Gender differences in HIV risk behaviors of inmates
Abiona TC, Adefuye AS, Balogun JA, Sloan PE (2009). Gender differences in HIV risk behaviors of inmates. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2009 Jan-Feb;18(1):65-71.
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Motor function recovery and quality of life among stroke survivors in Ibadan, Nigeria. A 6-month follow-up study
Hamzat TK, Peters GO (2009). Motor function recovery and quality of life among stroke survivors in Ibadan, Nigeria. A 6-month follow-up study. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2009 Jun;45(2):179-83. Epub 2009 Feb 23.
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Last Updated: Thursday, 23 July 2009
Evidence-Based Practice: Knowledge, Attitudes And Beliefs Of Physiotherapists In Nigeria
Akinbo SRA, Odebiyi DO, Okunola TE, Aderoba OT (2009). Evidence-Based Practice: Knowledge, Attitudes And Beliefs Of Physiotherapists In Nigeria. The Internet Journal of Medical Informatics. 4(2).
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Last Updated: Friday, 24 July 2009
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian Physiotherapists
Adegoke BOA, Akodu AK, Oyeyemi AL (2008). Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian Physiotherapists. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008; 9: 112.
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Last Updated: Saturday, 18 July 2009
Validity and internal consistency of a Hausa version of the Ibadan knee/hip osteoarthritis outcome measure
Odole AC, Akinpelu AO (2008). Validity and internal consistency of a Hausa version of the Ibadan knee/hip osteoarthritis outcome measure. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2008; 6: 86.
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Test-retest reliability of IPAQ environmental- module in an African population
Oyeyemi AL, Adegoke BO, Oyeyemi AY, Fatudimu BM (2008). Test-retest reliability of IPAQ environmental- module in an African population. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. Aug 4;5:38.
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Last Updated: Saturday, 18 July 2009
Distribution of the three McKenzie syndromes among patients with low back pain in selected outpatient physiotherapy facilities in Nigeria
Ayanniyi O, Sanya AO, Oni-Orisan MO (2008). Distribution of the three McKenzie syndromes among patients with low back pain in selected outpatient physiotherapy facilities in Nigeria. Afr J Med Med Sci. 2008 Jun;37(2):171-5.
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Last Updated: Sunday, 19 July 2009
Balance, gait and fear of falling in the elderly--a pilot study in community-based rehabilitation homes
Odebiyi DO, Oderinde MO, Olaogun MO (2008). Balance, gait and fear of falling in the elderly--a pilot study in community-based rehabilitation homes. West Afr J Med. 2008 Oct;27(4):245-9.
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Effects of wobble board training on weight distribution on the lower extremities of sedentary subjects
Adedoyin RA, Olaogun MO, Omotayo K, Olawale OA, Egwu MO (2008). Effects of wobble board training on weight distribution on the lower extremities of sedentary subjects. Technol Health Care. 2008;16(4):247-53.
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Last Updated: Sunday, 19 July 2009
$Comparison of electrical stimulation and conventional physiotherapy in functional rehabilitation in Erb\'s palsy$ Comparison of electrical stimulation and conventional physiotherapy in functional rehabilitation in Erb\'s palsy
Okafor UA, Akinbo SR, Sokunbi OG, Okanlawon AO, Noronha CC (2008). Comparison of electrical stimulation and conventional physiotherapy in functional rehabilitation in Erb's palsy. Nig Q J Hosp Med. 2008 Oct-Dec;18(4):202-5.
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Factors contributing to possession of walking aids among persons with osteoarthritis of the knee
Akinbo SR, Sokunbi O, Ogunbameru T (2008). Factors contributing to possession of walking aids among persons with osteoarthritis of the knee. Nig Q J Hosp Med. 2008 Apr-Jun;18(2):64-8.
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Experiences of patients with chronic low back disorder of the use of spinal stabilisation exercises--a qualitative study
Sokunbi O, Watt P, Moore A (2008). Experiences of patients with chronic low back disorder of the use of spinal stabilisation exercises--a qualitative study. Nig Q J Hosp Med. 2008 Oct-Dec;18(4):231-43.
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Prevalence of asymptomatic sacroiliac joint dysfunction and its association with leg length discrepancies in male students in selected junior secondary schools in Ibadan
Ayanniyi O, Raji FS, Adegoke BO (2008). Prevalence of asymptomatic sacroiliac joint dysfunction and its association with leg length discrepancies in male students in selected junior secondary schools in Ibadan. Afr J Med Med Sci. 2008 Mar;37(1):37-42.
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Paralytic poliomyelitis during the pre-, peri- and post-suspension periods of a polio immunization campaign
Lamina S, Hanif S (2008). Paralytic poliomyelitis during the pre-, peri- and post-suspension periods of a polio immunization campaign. Trop Doct. 2008 Jul;38(3):173-5.
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Prevalence and pattern of hypertension in a semiurban community in Nigeria
Adedoyin RA, Mbada CE, Balogun MO, Martins T, Adebayo RA, Akintomide A, Akinwusi PO (2008). Prevalence and pattern of hypertension in a semiurban community in Nigeria. Eur J Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil. 2008 Dec;15(6):683-7.
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Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) domains most valued by urban IsiXhosa-speaking people
Jelsma J, Mkoka S, Amosun SL (2008). Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) domains most valued by urban IsiXhosa-speaking people. Qual Life Res. 2008 Mar;17(2):347-55. Epub 2008 Jan 15.
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Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) domains most valued by urban isiXhosa-speaking people.
Jelsma J, Mkoka S, Amosun SL (2008). Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) domains most valued by urban isiXhosa-speaking people. Qual Life Res. 2008 Feb;17(1):137-45. Epub 2007 Nov 27.
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Effects of walking with a cane on balance and social participation among community-dwelling post-stroke individuals
Hamzat TK, Kobiri A (2008). Effects of walking with a cane on balance and social participation among community-dwelling post-stroke individuals.
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