UMFlint-Nigerian tDPT Class of 2014 Graduation Ceremony

Sunday, December 14, 2014 - Flint, MI, USA: The Class of 2014 cohort of Nigerian Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) students graduated with their DPT during the commencement ceremony of the University of Michigan-Flint (UMFlint), Flint Michigan, USA. Please join us in congratulating the Nigerian DPT Class of 2014 physiotherapists: Dr. Fyne S. Achugbue Dr. Valentine Agugo Dr. Nnamdi C. Eze Dr. Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu Dr. Happiness N. Kalu Dr. David K. Ogini Dr Ogini was unable to make it to the commencement ceremony. They were joined in the celebration by family and friends.

Hooding Ceremony of Nigerian DPT Graduates

Members of the 1st Cohort of the UMFlint-Nigeria DPT program recently graduated and were hooded at the 2013 Commencement Ceremonies of the University of Michigan-Flint. Here is a video of their hooding. Congratulations Docs!

DPT Graduate, Dr. Kayode Alewi Delivered Keynote Address at Graduate Luncheon

Nigerian DPT graduate, Dr. Kayode Alewi currently based in South Africa was given the special privilege of presenting a keynote address during the graduation luncheon organized by the UMFlint for graduates of the School of Health Professions and Study.

Unity in Diversity, Unity in Concert and Regression Potential

Dr. Muoyo Okome's Keynote address to the 52nd Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy which held in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, November 1, 2012. Dr. Okome was unable to travel to Nigeria to deliver the speech because of flight cancellations and closure of JFK Airport due to Hurricane Sandy. He therefore spoke to conference from his living room in Brooklyn, New York. Enjoy!

Getting Started with an Online Survey: Planning

Before 'rushing' to create an online survey, you need to first plan your work. This tutorial gives you some useful hints.

Setting Conditions in PhysioSurveys

This tutorial shows you how to show (or not show) questions in the online surveysurvey, depending upon the answers to other questions

PhysioSurveys: Using Flexible Lists in the Online Survey

This tutorial shows you how to use pre-built lists to add Likert scale items to a survey

PhysioSurveys: Entering Questions

This tutorial shows you how to enter questions in the online survey.... Creating questions that require numerical input and a list of choices.

Starting a Survey

Creating a survey: entering a description, welcome, and end page; setting presentation and navigation options. This tutorial takes you through the login screen, how to create a survey, etc....

Personal Story: A Nigerian Physiotherapist's Migration to Canada

Nurudeen Tunde Amusat graduated as the very FIRST BSc Physiotherapy 1st Class Honours student of the University of Ibadan PT program in 1994. After practicing in Nigeria for 4 years, he migrated to Kuwait, from where he later migrated to Canada after 3.5 years. Nurudeen has since completed a Master degree program and is now practicing in Alberta, Canada. He is featured in this podcast talking us through what it takes to migrate to Canada as a physiotherapist. Enjoy!

Blue 470-nm light kills methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in vitro

Chukuka Enwemeka, PT, PhD, FACSM and his research team from New York Institute of Technology were able to show that using photo-irradiation techniques, specifically, 470-nm wavelength of light, in the blue region of the light spectrum, killed colonies of the resistant strains of bacteria. The team was also able to demonstrate that this wavelength could be used in a clinical setting, for close range photo-irradiation where infection of MRSA is cutaneous or subcutaneous, i.e. close to the surface. The Nigeria Physiotherapy Network congratulates Dr. Enwemeka and his team for this BREAKTHROUGH scientific discovery.

Akinwuntan's MCG's Driving Simulation Lab helps Parkinson's patients

Dr. Abiodun Akinwuntan extends his driving stimulation studies to Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's patients. He had previously worked with stroke survivors. Enjoy this clip which continues to indirectly put Nigeria Physiotherapy training on the world map.

What is AIDS?

AIDS is the most dangerous sexually transmitted disease. Men and women all over the world are infected with this virus. AIDS chiefly affects people during their 'sexually active years'. In this film we have a brief look at the most important facts about AIDS.

How do back and neck pains occur?

Back and neck pains occur frequently and all too often they evolve into long-term chronic complaints. Computer workers have a 300% increased risk of developing back complaints such as lumbago and hernia! In order to understand the cause of these complaints it is necessary to know the structure and the functioning of your back and neck. All is explained in this film.

How to sit and stand up safely while working at your desk

This short film about healthy computing provides some easy practical exercises to relieve back and neck pain while at work, such as the weightlifter’s technique, hanging, bending backwards, walking and stretching.

The Human Heart

This interactive infographic explains the anatomy and function of the human heart. Find out how the blood flows through the different chambers and valves, and visualize the blood flow using the scroll bar.

What is RSI (Repititive Stress Injury) and what can you to do to prevent it?

RSI is the abbreviation for Repetitive Strain Injury. It is a collective term for physical pains in the neck, shoulders, arms, wrists and hands. It is a disorder of muscles, tendons and nerves. The cause of RSI is excessive strain due to a combination of repetitive and static movements. In this film, you’ll find out what RSI complaints are and what exercises you can do to prevent them.

Some easy exercises to relieve back and neck pain while at work

This short film about healthy computing provides some easy practical exercises to relieve back and neck pain while at work, such as the weightlifter’s technique, hanging, bending backwards, walking and stretching.

Preventive Healthcare: Fashola Underscores Role Of Physiotherapists

Lagos, Nigeria - October 29th, 2009: The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy celebrated her 50th Anniversary as a professional body as well as its 49th Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting. The Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola was the Special Guest of Honour. Below is a video feed of the Governor's address to the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy.

Driving After Stroke Simulation

Dr. Abiodun Akinwuntan, Director of Driving Simulation after Stroke Laboratory at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, USA is a world reknowned expert on Driving Simulations after Neurological impairments such as stroke. He has recieved invitations nationally and internationally to deliver lectures and seminars on his research activities. Dr. Akinwuntan's work got the attention of the world when NBC Augusta profiled his work and laboratory. View and enjoy!