Emmanuel John
Stroke SIG Chair
Education:
1994 - BS Physical Therapy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria
2006 - PhD Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Certifications:
not provided
Current Practice:
Assistant Professor - Department of Physical Therapy, Howard University: Course Director/Instructor in Neurobiology, Introduction to Neuromuscular System, Evidence-based PT Practice, Applied Clinical Research, Scientific Enquiry, Intro. To Physical Agents, Electrotherapy, Electro-diagnosis and Electromyography
Director, Motor Control & Neuromuscular Performance Laboratory: Conduct research on the effects of stroke and other neurological lesions on sense of motor effort; Effects of virtual reality environment training on motor recovery in stroke
Employment:
- 8 years hospital based clinical practice experience at a National Orthopedic Trauma Center in Kano, Northern Nigeria. The Hospital Centerís has a very large PT Department and being very reputable treats all cases within PT scope of practice, including stroke and other neurological conditions. In-patient and out-patient rotations quarterly.
- 6 years as Associate Lecturer and Clinical Instructor, Federal School of Physiotherapy, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
- 3.5 years as Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Kansas Medical Center, assisting core faculty in classroom and laboratory instruction of MPT and DPT students.
- 4.5 years as Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Participated in the design, data-collection, subject recruitment, manuscript and grant writing research efforts in various laboratories during doctoral training period.
- 4 years as Faculty member and founding director of a research lab at Department of Physical Therapy, Howard University, Washington DC.
Professional Contributions:
- Four (4) published abstracts on stroke
- Eight (8) presentations on Stroke at International Stroke Conferences, International Conference on Aging, American College of Sports Medicine (regional and national), etc.
- One (1) presentation to Stroke Support group at a Community Hospital
- Currently, conducting studies on the effects of stroke on sense of motor effort and motor recovery in stroke.
Professional Awards:
- 2008 - World Confederation for Physical Therapy Africa Region Service Award
- 2009 Dr. E.B. John Department of Medical Rehabilitation Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Anambra State Nigeria: A PT Programís Departmental library named in my honor for arranging and helping to stock the library with PT textbooks, e-books and Journals shipped to the new PT program from the United States.
- 2010 Alumnus Merit Award, Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos
Previous Involvement in the Neurology Section:
2010 Member, Technology Committee of the Neurology Section: Responsible for updating some portions of the APTA Neurology Section website.
Why Are You Running For This Position?
I am excited to be a candidate for Chair of the Stroke Interest Group (SIG). I have a passion for the PT profession and the patient population we serve. It will therefore be a privilege to continue feeding this passion possibly as Chair of the SIG. I will be bringing to this position over 19 yearsí of continuous service and leadership experiences in various capacities in PT professional organizations in Nigeria and Africa, first as a PT student and later as a PT. I have in the past (and even currently in various long-distance capacities) served these professional organizations; Nigerian Association of PT Students, Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy and WCPT - Africa Region. The privilege of serving in these organizations at the state, national and international levels while in my home country Nigeria and long-distance since coming to the United States in 2002 has enriched my service and leadership experiences. Further, I enjoy working with, meeting and networking with PT colleagues. I will therefore be bringing these previous leadership and service experiences to bear on the SIG Chair position if given the opportunity.