- PhD Candidate (Exercise Physiology), University of Lagos
Patient focused and responsible Physiotherapist and researcher with 20+ years of experience in epidemiology studies and examining patients rehabilitation needs, developing therapy plans and goals across home healthcare, in-patient and out-patient health facilities. Distinguished client-facing skills and experience working closely with healthcare professionals and researchers to assess and treat complex conditions. At Ageless Physical Rehabilitation Center, spearheaded and maintained Lagos State, Nigeria accreditation. Lead researcher at Center for Research, Education and Development in physical Rehabilitation.
Leads the research team of SUNRISE STUDY Nigeria in the first international cross-sectional study that aims to determine the proportion of 3- and 4- year-old children who meet the WHO Global Physical Activity Guidelines in the Early Years and how they differ by gender, urban/rural location and/or socioeconomic status, executive functions, motor skills and adiposity as potential correlates of 24-hour movement behaviors.
Experience
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–presentPhD Candidate (Exercise Physiology), University of Lagos
Grants and Contracts
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2022INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BEHAVIOURAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
- Role:
- ISBNPA PIONEER PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP
- Funding Source:
- ISBNPA
Professional Memberships
- INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BEHAVIOURAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
- INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH
- NIGERIA SOCIETY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
Contact Aoko for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Research supervision
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Website
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