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Dr. AMINU ALHASSAN IBRAHIM

Lecturer I (Physiotherapy)

Dr. AMINU ALHASSAN IBRAHIM

Dr. Aminu Alhassan Ibrahim is a lecturer I in the Department of Physiotherapy, School of Basic Medical Science (SBMS), Skyline University, Nigeria. He obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Orthopaedic and Sports Physiotherapy from Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria, a Master of Physiotherapy (MPTh) in Orthopaedic Physiotherapy from SRM University, India, and a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) from Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria. He is a licensed member of the Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Board (MRTB) of Nigeria and a member of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP).

Dr. Aminu has over 5 years of work experience in academic research and teaching in various tertiary institutions. He also has over 10 years of clinical experience as a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. He held several academic and clinical leadership positions including Head of Department, Clinical instructor/Coordinator, and Chairman/Secretary Continuous Education Committee. He supervised many undergraduate and postgraduate projects during his doctoral degree at Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.

He has extensive publications in reputable peer-review journals. He has over 30 academic articles including original research, reviews, case studies, and commentaries. He has also reviewed numerous scholarly articles for many reputable journals in the field of medicine and health sciences. Some of his key publications include:

  1. Salihu, D., Wong E.M.L., Kwan, R.Y.C., Ho, G.W.K., Chutiyami, M, Surajo, K.S., Bello, U.M., Ibrahim, A.A., Ali, M.U., Wang, S., Bashir, K., Jalo, H.A., Haddad, M.M., Suleiman, A.D., Ajio, A.D., Ali, G.M., Leung, D.Y.P. Anxiety, depression and stress among internally displaced persons and host community in an armed conflict region: A comparative study. Psychiatry Research. 2022;315:114700. IF: 11.2, Q1, Scopus Indexed
  2. Salihu D., Wong, E., Bello, U. M., Muhammad, C., Leung, A. Y. M., Miller, T. B. Ibrahim, A. A., Jalo, H. A., Leung D. Y. P. Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties of the Hausa version of the Insonmia Severity Index among internally displaced persons in Africa. Sleep Medicine. 2022;96:57-63. IF 4.8, Q1, Scopus Indexed
  3. Sarafadeen, R., Ganiyu, S. O., Ibrahim, A. A., Ismail, A., Akindele, M. O., Kaka, B., Awotidebe, A. W (2022). Effectiveness of lumbar stabilization exercise with real-time ultrasound imaging biofeedback on lumbar multifidus muscle cross-sectional area in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 23(1):20. IF 2.7, Q1, Scopus Indexed
  4. Bello, B., Aminu, A., Abdullahi, A., Akindele, M. O., Useh, U., Ibrahim, A. A. Knowledge, attitude, and perception of low back pain and activities that may prevent it among adolescents in Nigeria. African Health Sciences. Accepted March 23. 2022. IF 1.1, Q3
  5. Ibrahim, A. A., Kaka, B. (2021). Letter to the editor in response to the article of Sada, Abdullahi and Hassan (Hausa translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and assessment of psychometric properties of the motor activity log). Disability and Rehabilitation, 43(20):2976. IF 2.8, Q1, Scopus Indexed
  6. Sulaiman, S. K., Mohammad, A. H., Ibrahim, A. A., Abdu, S. I., Kaka, B. (2021). Revisiting the international classification of functioning, disability and health, a comprehensive model for exploring disablement in low- and middle-income countries: A narrative overview. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal, 19(3), 261-272. IF 0.3, Q4, Scopus Indexed
  7. Adhama, A. I., Akindele, M. O., Ibrahim, A. A. (2021). Effects of variable frequencies of kinesthesia, balance and agility exercise Programme in adults with knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 22(1), 470. IF 2.7, Q1, Scopus Indexed
  8. Raheem, S., Ibrahim, A. A., Ganiyu, S. O., Faruk, A. U., Akindele, M. O. (2021). Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Hausa Roland-morris disability questionnaire in mixed rural and urban Nigerian populations with low back pain. Spine, 46(11), E639-e647. IF 3.2, Q1, Scopus Indexed
  9. Danazumi, M. S., Yakasai, A. M., Ibrahim, A. A., Shehu, U. T., Ibrahim, S. U. (2021). Effect of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique compared with positional release technique in the management of piriformis syndrome. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 121(8), 693-703. IF 0.0, Scopus Indexed
  10. Ibrahim, A. A., Akindele, M. O., Ganiyu, S. O., Kaka, B., Bello, B. (2021). The Hausa Back Beliefs Questionnaire: Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric assessment in mixed urban and rural Nigerian populations with chronic low back pain. PLoS One, 16(4), e0249370. IF 3.7, Q1, Scopus Indexed
  11. Ibrahim, A. A., Warner, S. (2021). Comparison of routine physical therapy exercises with and without core stability exercises in total knee replacement patients by Warner et al. Rawal Medical Journal, 46(1), 245-246. IF 0.1, Q4, Scopus Indexed
  12. Ibrahim, A. A., Akindele, M. O., Kaka, B., Mukhtar, N. B. (2021). Development of the Hausa version of the Pain Catastrophizing Scale: translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation in mixed urban and rural patients with chronic low back pain. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 19(1), 44. IF 4.0, Q1, Scopus Indexed
  13. Bello, B., Sa’ad, U., Ibrahim, A.A., Mamuda, A. (2020). Pattern and risk factors of sport injuries among amateur football players in Kano, Nigeria. Human Movement, 21(4), 61-68. IF 1.5, Q3, Scopus Indexed
  14. Sarafadeen, R., Ganiyu, S. O., Ibrahim, A. A. (2020). Effects of spinal stabilization exercise with real-time ultrasound imaging biofeedback in individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a pilot study. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, 16(3), 293-299. IF 1.7, Q2, Scopus Indexed
  15. Ibrahim, A. A., Akindele, M. O., Ganiyu, S. O., Kaka, B., Abdullahi, B. B., Sulaiman, S. K., Fatoye, F. (2020). The Hausa 12-item short-form health survey (SF-12): Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation in mixed urban and rural Nigerian populations with chronic low back pain. PLoS One, 15(5), e0232223. IF 3.7, Q1, Scopus Indexed
  16. Ibrahim, A. A., Akindele, M. O., Bello, B., Kaka, B. (2020). Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties of the Hausa versions of the Numerical Pain Rating Scale and Global Rating of Change Scale in a low-literate population with chronic low back pain. Spine, 45(8), E439-e447. IF 3.2, Q1, Scopus Indexed
  17. Sarafadeen, R., Ganiyu, S. O., Ibrahim, A. A. (2020). Effects of spinal stabilization exercise with real-time ultrasound imaging biofeedback in individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a pilot study. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, 16(3), 293-299. IF 1.7, Q2, Scopus Indexed
  18. Adamu, A. S., Ibrahim, A. A., Rufa’i, Y. A., Akindele, M. O., Kaka, B., Mukhtar, N. B. (2019). Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Hausa version of the Oswestry disability index 2.1 a for patients with low back pain. Spine, 44(18), E1092-E1102. IF 3.2, Q1, Scopus Indexed
  19. Ibrahim, A. A., Akindele, M. O., Ganiyu, S. O., Bello, B. (2019). Effects of motor control exercise and patient education Programme in the management of chronic low back pain among community-dwelling adults in rural Nigeria: a study protocol for a randomized clinical trial. Integrative Medicine Research, 8(2):71-81. IF 4.4, Q2, Scopus Indexed
  20. Nasidi, M. A., Akindele, M. O., Ibrahim, A. A., Ahmad Ahmad, A., Musa, A. (2019). Health-related quality of life and related characteristics of persons with spinal cord injury in Nigeria. Iranian Journal of Neurology, 18(2), 50-56. IF 0.1, Q4, Scopus Indexed
  21. Ibrahim, A. A., Akindele, M. O., Kaka, B., Bello, B. (2019). Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and psychometric properties of the Hausa version of the Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire in patients with low back pain. Scandinavian Journal of Pain, 19(1), 83-92. IF 1.5, Q2, Scopus Indexed
  22. Ibrahim, A. A., Akindele, M. O., Ganiyu, S. O. (2018). Motor control exercise and patient education Programme for low resource rural community dwelling adults with chronic low back pain: a pilot randomized clinical trial. Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, 14(5), 851-863. IF 1.7, Q2, Scopus Indexed
  23. Ibrahim, A. A., Akindele, M. O. (2018). Combined effects of postural education, therapeutic massage, segmental stretching, and motor control exercise in a 19-year-old male with chronic back pain and kypholordotic posture: a case report. Middle East Journal of Rehabilitation and Health Studies, 5(3), e74186. IF 0.5, Q4, Scopus Indexed

Conference Abstract

  1. Ibrahim, A. A., Akindele, M. O., Ganiyu, S. O. (November, 2021). Patient education and motor control exercise for low-resource rural community-dwelling adults with non-specific chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial [Paper presentation]. XVII International Forum for Back and Neck Pain Research in Primary Care 2021, Sydney, Australia.
  2. Adhama, A. I., Akindele, M. O., Ibrahim, A. A. (November, 2021). Effectiveness of variable frequencies of kinesthesia, balance and agility exercises in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial [Paper presentation]. LXI Annual Scientific Conference of Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy 2021, Jigawa, Nigeria.

Conference and Seminars presented/Attended

International

  1. Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Course, A webinar organised by Africa Science Frontiers initiatives (ASFI) (July 2022)
  2. Leadership Development from an Islamic Perspective organized by Rhifah International University and Caribbean Islamic Network (June to September 2020)
  3. Paper presentation: A step test for estimating maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) in apparently healthy secondary school students held at SRM University Research Day, India (October 2015)
  4. Clinical Weight Management Guidelines FAB e-learning module organised by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (November 2014)
  5. ABC Alcohol e-learning module organised by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (November 2014)
  6. Symposium on Healthcare Instrumentation Present and Future: Clinical & Technology Perspective organised by National Hub for Healthcare instrumentation Development, held at Anna University, Chennai India (November 2014)
  7. A state level conference on Statistics and Research Methodology for Physiotherapist held at SRM College of Physiotherapy Chennai, India (November 2014)
  8. Basic Course on Health and Fitness held at Savera Hotel Ltd Chennai, India (December 2014)
  9. Certified Mulligan Practitioner’s Conference - (CMP CON 2014) held at D.Y. Patil University Mumbai, India (October 2014)
  10. Recent updates on assessment and management of low back pain-manual therapy held at SRM College of Physiotherapy Chennai, India (January 2014)
  11. American Heart Association Accredited Basic Life Support Provider Course held at SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre Chennai, India (December 2013)
  12. National Symposium of Physical Therapy Trends held at DR MGR Medical University Chennai, India (December 2013)
  13. International Physiotherapy Conference (Spice 13) held at Saveetha University Chennai, India (October 2013)
  14. A Pre-conference Workshop on Stroke Rehabilitation held at VELS University Chennai, India (August 2013)
  15. National Physiotherapy Conference (Spice-13) held at VELS University Chennai, India (August 2013)

National

  1. Paper presentation: Osteoarthritis and the Role of Physiotherapy, A public lecture organized by Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, Kano State for World Confederation of Physiotherapy Day (WCPT)  held at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, Nigeria (September, 2022)
  2. The Role of Dietary Supplement in Modern Healthcare, A webinar workshop organized by the Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria (September 2022)
  3. The Role of Nutrition in Preventing, Treating and Reversing Chronic Diseases, A webinar workshop organized by the Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria (July 2022)
  4. Physical Activity Guidelines: Minimum and Maximum Levels of Exercise, A webinar workshop organized by the Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria (June 2022)
  5. Stress Management, A webinar workshop organized by the Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria (May 2022)
  6. Management of Low Back Pain: The Exercise Approach, A webinar workshop organized by the Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria (November 2021)
  7. IDSR 3rd Edition scale-up in the districts: Implementation of an IDSR vCOP to support the IDSR Programmes in all 47 WHO AFRO countries, a webinar workshop organized by WHO/AFRO COVID-19 IMST (October 2020 to February 2021)
  8. Career counselling: A webinar workshop organized by international sports and orthopaedic manual therapy (August 2020)
  9. Facilitator: Current best practices in the management of upper back disorders: A one-day workshop organized by Nigerian Society of Physiotherapy, Kano State Chapter, held at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, Nigeria (December 2018)
  10. Current best practices in the management of cervical radiculopathy: A one-day workshop organized by Nigerian Society of Physiotherapy, Kano State Chapter, held at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, Nigeria (April 2018)
  11. Treat The Pain: A 3-day workshop organised by the American Cancer Society, held at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano State, Nigeria (March 2018)
  12. 56th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of Nigerian Society of Physiotherapy (KADA), held at Kaduna State, Nigeria (October 2016)
  13. Unique roles of Physiotherapist in antenatal care/physiological changes during pregnancy and labour: A workshop organized by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP), held at Rashid Shekoni Specialist Hospital Jigawa State, Nigeria ( February 2013)
  14. Child/Adult Find and Intervene: A workshop organized by the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP), held at Rashid Shekoni Specialist Hospital Jigawa State, Nigeria (February 2013)

Academic & Research Identity