Personal Statement

Daniel Oluwafemi ODEBIYI is a professor of Musculoskeletal (Spine) and Ergonomics Physiotherapy at the department of physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Professions, College of Medicine of the University of Lagos (CMUL). My research areas include physiotherapy training and practice, with particular focus in Preventive Physiotherapy, including management of orthopaedics (musculoskeletal) disorders, and enhancement/ promotion of the application of ergonomic principles in clinical setting (practice), and Workplace (Office and Factory), particularly in the holistic prevention and management of Work-related Musculoskeletal (Spine) Disorders (WMSDs). My quest to translate research into product led me to develop the Nigerian Back School Model in 2004 (available at www.nigerianbackschool.com); which is a Health Education programme for the conservative management of individuals with Back pain. I am a review author with Cochrane “Back and Neck” Review Group, with two published reviews, and one protocol.

Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

· Deputy Provost, College Medicine of the University of Lagos (CMUL) – (2023 to date).

· Chairman, Organizing Committee, Faculty of Clinical Sciences Annual conference and Gathering – (2023 – 2024).

· Sabbatical leave at Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State – (2020/2021).

· Acting Head of Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, CMUL – (2016 to 2018).

· Sub-Dean, Faculty of Clinical Sciences – (2014 to 2016).

· Research Fellow, South African Cochrane Centre, and an Evidence seeker (involve in conducting Systematic Review Studies with the ‘COCHRANE BACK GROUP’ – (2014).

· Co-opted member, Committee on Curriculum Review (Course Unit System) for the Faculty of Dental Sciences CMUL – (2014).

· Member, Committee on the Harmonization of 2004 revised regulations governing the conduct of examination in College Medicine University of Lagos – (2013).

· Co-opted member, Committee on the Review of 2004 revised regulations governing the conduct of examination in CMUL – (2012).

· Production editor, Journal of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, CMUL – (2012).

· Chairman; Scientific Sub-Committee – Faculty of Clinical Sciences Annual conference and Gathering – (2010 to 2014). 

· Secretary, Lagos University Medical Society – (2009-2012).

· Departmental Coordinator, PG programme – (2009 – 2011, 2021 – 2023). .

· Secretary, Departmental Research Committee – (2008 – 2011). 

· Chairman, Departmental Ground Round Committee – (2008 – 2011) 

· Assistance Secretary, Lagos University Medical Society – (2005 – 2009). 

· Departmental Examination Officer – (2004 – 2011).

· Departmental Coordinator of the course ‘Basic Therapeutic Skills’ (BTS) – (2003 – 2013).

· Educational Committee, Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy – (2000-2012).

· Member of editorial board, Journal of Medical Rehabilitation – (2000 – 2002).

· Best Intern Physiotherapist, at Department of Physiotherapy Muritala Mohammed Specialist Hospital, Kano, Kano State – (1995).

Selected Most Recent Publications/Contributions to Knowledge 

1. Okafor UAC, Akinbo SRA, Odebiyi DO, Oghumu SN (2024). Knowledge, attitude, and practice of patients, health care practitioners, and road-traffic safety regulators on patients’ return to driving policy after recovery from musculoskeletal disorders. Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 7(4): 121-128. | DOI: 10.1097/ph9.0000000000000044.

2. Odebiyi DO and Okafor UAC (2023). Musculoskeletal Disorders, Workplace Ergonomics and Injury Prevention”, a chapter contribution in the book “Ergonomics – New Insights”, edited by DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.106031.

3. Odebiyi DO and Adeagbo CA (2020). Ambulatory Devices: Assessment and Prescription, a chapter contribution in the book “Prosthesis”, edited by Ramana Vinjamuri. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.89886,  

4. Odebiyi DO, Fapojuwo OA, Olaleye BF, Olaniyan AS (2020). Correlates of non-adherence to home exercise programmes in patients with low back pain. International journal of research –Granthaalayah, 8(6), 280-292. Https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v8.i6.2020.443.

5. Odebiyi D.O., Aiyejusunle C.B., Alonge E.O., Olalekan T.A. (2011). Knowledge and Perception of Physiotherapy by Final Year Medical Students of a Nigerian University. The Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal, 18 (4): 282 – 287.

Collaborators/ Networks

1. Dr. Nicholas Henschke, Institute of Public Health, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.

2. Dr. Tali Sahar, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel.

3. Dr. Amole Khadilkar, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.

4. Lester J Lee, School of Medical Education, Newcastle University, UK.

5. Prof. E.O. Nwoye, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.