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  1. Effect of Behavior-Change Interventions on Daily Physical Activity in Patients with Intermittent Claudication: The OPTIMA Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, September 2024, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  2. Effectiveness of dance interventions for falls prevention in older adults: systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Age and Ageing, May 2024, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  3. Walking Behaviour of Individuals with Intermittent Claudication Compared to Matched Controls in Different Locations: An Exploratory Study

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, May 2023, MDPI AG

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  4. Physical activity during covid-19 lockdown: Relationship with sedentary behaviour, health-related quality of life, loneliness, and sleep quality among a sample of Nigerian adults

    Article • African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences (AJPHES), December 2022, African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  5. A scoping review examining the integration of exercise services in clinical oncology settings

    Article • BMC Health Services Research, February 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  6. Qualitative research in physiotherapy: A systematic mapping review of 20 years literature from sub-Saharan Africa

    Article • Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, January 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  7. Ischemic Heart Disease in Nigeria: Exploring the Challenges, Current Status, and Impact of Lifestyle Interventions on Its Primary Healthcare System

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, December 2021, MDPI AG

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  8. Ergonomic assessment of work-related musculoskeletal disorder and its determinants among commercial mini bus drivers and driver assistants (mini bus conductors) in Nigeria

    Article • PLoS ONE, December 2021, PLOS

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  9. Mindfulness interventions for physical and psychological outcomes in cancer patients and caregivers: Non‐English literature may be lost in translation due to language bias

    Article • Psycho-Oncology, July 2021, Wiley

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  10. Discharge Plan to Promote Patient Safety and Shared Decision by a Multidisciplinary Team of Healthcare Professionals in a Respiratory Unit

    Article • July 2021, MDPI AG

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  11. Prehabilitation exercise therapy before elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, July 2021, Wiley

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  12. Mindfulness‐based interventions for psychological wellbeing and quality of life in men with prostate cancer: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

    Article • Psycho-Oncology, June 2021, Wiley

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  13. Effects of physical activity changes induced by behaviour change interventions on inflammation and patient-centred outcomes in breast cancer survivors: a systematic review

    Article • European Journal of Physiotherapy, June 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  14. Effects of Regular Physical Activity on the Immune System, Vaccination and Risk of Community-Acquired Infectious Disease in the General Population: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • Sports Medicine, April 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  15. Factors associated with fatigue in hip and/or knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and best evidence synthesis

    Article • Rheumatology Advances in Practice, January 2021, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  16. A systematic review of the physical activity levels of acutely ill older adults in Hospital At Home settings: an under-researched field

    Article • European Geriatric Medicine, October 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  17. Modes of exercise training for intermittent claudication

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, August 2020, Wiley

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  18. Prehabilitation exercise therapy before abdominal aortic aneurysm repair

    Article • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, July 2020, Wiley

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  19. Physiotherapists’ role during hospital-to-home transition for older adults with hip fracture and mobility limitation: A research protocol

    Article • International Journal of Care Coordination, June 2020, SAGE Publications

    Michael Ebe Kalu, Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  20. P127 Factors associated with self-reported fatigue in hip and/or knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review

    Article • Rheumatology, April 2020, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  21. Musculoskeletal problems and backpack carriage among students in Nigeria

    Article • Work, January 2020, IOS Press

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  22. Exercise therapy in routine management of peripheral arterial disease and intermittent claudication: a scoping review

    Article • Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease, January 2020, SAGE Publications

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  23. Physical Activity, Immune Function and Risk of Community Acquired Infectious Disease in the General Population: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • SSRN Electronic Journal, January 2020, Elsevier

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  24. Barriers and Enablers to Walking in Individuals with Intermittent Claudication: A Systematic Review

    Article • European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, December 2019, Elsevier

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  25. The effects of aerobic exercises on high sensitivity C-reactive protein and depression in patients living with HIV infection; a systematic review with meta-analysis

    Article • October 2019, Research Square

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  26. The effects of aerobic exercises on high sensitivity C-reactive protein and depression in patients living with HIV infection; a systematic review with meta-analysis

    Article • August 2019, Research Square

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  27. Health Competency Standards in Physical Therapist Practice

    Article • Physical Therapy, June 2019, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  28. Efficacy and Feasibility of Pain management and Patient Education for Physical Activity in Intermittent claudication (PrEPAID): protocol for a randomised controlled trial

    Article • Trials, April 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  29. Physiotherapist–patient communication in entry-level physiotherapy education: A national survey in Nigeria

    Article • Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, April 2019, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  30. Knowledge, Attitudes, and the Practice of Health Promotion among Physiotherapists in Nigeria

    Article • Physiotherapy Canada, February 2019, University of Toronto Press (UTPress)

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  31. Living a burdensome and demanding life: A qualitative systematic review of the patients experiences of peripheral arterial disease

    Article • PLoS ONE, November 2018, PLOS

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  32. Physiotherapy clinical education in the eastern Nigeria: students’ and interns’ views on clinical educator characteristics, opportunities and learning conditions

    Article • European Journal of Physiotherapy, October 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  33. Barriers and enablers to walking in individuals with intermittent claudication: A systematic review to conceptualize a relevant and patient-centered program

    Article • PLoS ONE, July 2018, PLOS

    Dr Garry A Tew, Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  34. Developing a Revised Cross-Cultural Academic Integrity Questionnaire (CCAIQ-2)

    Article • Journal of Academic Ethics, April 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  35. Manipulating practices: A critical physiotherapy reader

    Article • January 2018, Cappelen Damm AS - Cappelen Damm Akademisk

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  36. Do Physiotherapy Students Demonstrate Ageist Attitude? A Scoping Review of Literature.

    Article • Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics, January 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Michael Ebe Kalu, Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  37. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Efficacy of Manipulative Therapy in Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea

    Article • EXPLORE, November 2017, Elsevier

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  38. Association of grip strength with anthropometric measures: Height, forearm diameter, and middle finger length in young adults

    Article • Polish Annals of Medicine, August 2017, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  39. Depression and dynamic balance recovery among stroke survivors: A preliminary investigation

    Article • Polish Annals of Medicine, August 2017, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  40. The Effect of Structured Patient Education on Physical Activity in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease and Intermittent Claudication: A Systematic Review

    Article • European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, July 2017, Elsevier

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  41. Immediate responses to backpack carriage on postural angles in young adults: A crossover randomized self-controlled study with repeated measures

    Article • Work, June 2017, IOS Press

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  42. Practices of Nigerian physiotherapists with respect to lifestyle risk factor assessment and intervention: A national cross-sectional survey

    Article • Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, May 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  43. Individual and work-related risk factors for musculoskeletal pain among computer workers in Nigeria

    Article • Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health, March 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  44. Effectiveness of exercise therapy on pain and quality of life of patients with primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review with meta-analysis

    Article • Türkiye Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, December 2016, Baycinar Tibbi Yayincilik

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  45. Promotion of healthy nutrition in clinical practice: A cross-sectional survey of practices and barriers among physiotherapists in southeast Nigeria

    Article • Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, December 2016, Elsevier

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  46. Effect of variable backpack load and strap option on the pulmonary function of children: A simulation using treadmill walking

    Article • Work, November 2016, IOS Press

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  47. Effectiveness of SP6 (Sanyinjiao) acupressure for relief of primary dysmenorrhea symptoms: A systematic review with meta- and sensitivity analyses

    Article • Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, November 2016, Elsevier

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  48. Patient education interventions to improve physical activity in patients with intermittent claudication: a systematic literature review

    Article • Physiotherapy, November 2016, Elsevier

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  49. Effect of Backpack Strap Patterns on Gait Parameters in Young Adults at Self‐Selected Normal and Fast Walking Speeds

    Article • PM&R, October 2016, Wiley

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  50. Job stress dimension and work-related musculoskeletal disorders among southeast Nigerian physiotherapists

    Article • International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, September 2016, Taylor & Francis

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  51. Developing a Cross-Cultural Academic Integrity Questionnaire for Medical and Health Sciences Students

    Article • Medical Science Educator, August 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  52. TENS and heat therapy for pain relief and quality of life improvement in individuals with primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review

    Article • Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, August 2016, Elsevier

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  53. Association between flatfoot and age is mediated by sex: A cross-sectional study

    Article • Polish Annals of Medicine, June 2016, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  54. Association between postures and work-related musculoskeletal discomforts (WRMD) among beverage bottling workers

    Article • Work, May 2016, IOS Press

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  55. Patient education interventions to improve physical activity in patients with intermittent claudication: a protocol for a systematic mixed-studies review

    Article • BMJ Open, May 2016, BMJ

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  56. Work-related back discomfort and associated factors among automotive maintenance mechanics in Eastern Nigeria: A cross sectional study

    Article • Work, April 2016, IOS Press

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  57. Individuals with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of chronic musculoskeletal pain: a study with diabetes cohort

    Article • International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries, April 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  58. Selected anthropometrics, spinal posture, and trunk muscle endurance as correlated factors of static balance among adolescent and young adult males

    Article • Türkiye Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, March 2016, Baycinar Tibbi Yayincilik

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  59. Selected Anthropometrics, Spinal Posture, and Trunk Muscle Endurance as Correlates of Static Balance among Adolescent and Young Adult Males

    Article • Türkiye Fiziksel Tıp ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, February 2016, Baycinar Tibbi Yayincilik

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  60. Promoting Physical Activity and Exercise in Daily Practice: Current Practices, Barriers, and Training Needs of Physiotherapists in Eastern Nigeria

    Article • Physiotherapy Canada, February 2016, University of Toronto Press (UTPress)

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  61. Effect of single and double backpack strap loading on gait and perceived exertion of young adults

    Article • Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, January 2016, IOS Press

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  62. Musculoskeletal symptoms among string instrumentalists in the Nigerian population: a cross-sectional study of prevalence and associated risk factors

    Article • International Journal of Human Factors and Ergonomics, January 2016, Inderscience Publishers

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  63. As Acupressure Decreases Pain, Acupuncture May Improve Some Aspects of Quality of Life for Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

    Article • Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, October 2015, Medical Association of Pharmacopuncture Institute

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  64. Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal discomfort and its impact on activity: A survey of beverage factory workers in Eastern Nigeria

    Article • Work, August 2015, IOS Press

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  65. Disclosing Academic Dishonesty: Perspectives From Nigerian and New Zealand Health Professional Students

    Article • Ethics & Behavior, June 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  66. Flat foot and associated factors among primary school children: A cross-sectional study

    Article • Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, June 2014, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu

  67. Handgrip Strength in Individuals with Long- Standing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A preliminary report

    Article • African Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, October 2012, African Journals Online (AJOL)

    Mr Ukachukwu Okoroafor Abaraogu