Dr Victor Utti

Dr Victor Utti is a Neuro-Physiotherapist. His area of expertise is in modern trends in the management and rehabilitation of neurological conditions.

Victor has substantial experience in the use of wearable sensors in the monitoring of activities of daily living post neurological conditions. He is skilled in the evaluation of health digital tools to measure impacts and outcomes for neurological patients.

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Background

Victor’s research focuses on using evidence synthesis, service evaluation, and virtual rehabilitation. Improving the quality of life of disabled people, participation, and knowledge translation are central to his research interest.

Victor has established research collaborations with different professionals: he recently worked with computer scientists and an NHS Trust in the East of England to carry out a study on on the use of wearable sensors in the evaluation of sit-to-stand in stroke patients. His professional experience includes health programming, with extensive engagement in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of digital health interventions.

Research interests

• Use of wearable sensors in health research
• Modern trends in rehabilitation
• Clinical neurorehabilitation
• Virtual reality in balance dysfunction
• Use of wearable sensors in neurological rehabilitation
• Upper limb rehabilitation using virtual reality
• Systematic reviews with meta-analysis

Areas of research supervision

Victor is open to supervising PhD/Prof Doc/MD students from a variety of backgrounds due to his interest in different research designs and methods. Victor’s primary research focuses on modern trends in rehabilitation, and wearable sensors in the assessment and management of neurological patients.

Teaching

Victor teaches on the following modules:

• Neurological Physiotherapy
• Preparation for Future Practice (Physiotherapy)
• Preparation for Future Practice (Occupational Therapy)
• Quality Improvement

Qualifications

• Doctorate (University of Essex)
• PG Cert Non-Medical Prescribing (University of Suffolk)
• PG Cert Injection Therapy (University of West Bristol)
• PG Dip Health and Care - Learning & Teaching (ARU)
• MSc Health Planning & Management (UNIMAID)
• MSc Clinical Medical Rehabilitation (UNEC)
• Bachelors of Physiotherapy (University of Ibadan)

Memberships, editorial boards

• Editorial board member, Journal of Nigerian Society of Physiotherapy (JNSP Publications, a peer-reviewed international research journal for physiotherapy)
• Member, Health and Care Professions Council (United Kingdom)
• Member, Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (United Kingdom)
• Fellow, Higher Education Academy United Kingdom (FHEA)
• Registered member, Allied Health Professional Supplementary to Medicine (Bermuda)
• Member, Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology United Kingdom (ACPIN)
• Member, Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapist United Kingdom (AACP)

Selected recent publications

Boukhennoufa, I., Jarchi, D., Zhai, X., Utti, V., Sanei, S., Lee, T. K. M. and Jackson, J. (2023) 'A novel model to generate heterogeneous and realistic time-series data for post-stroke rehabilitation assessment', IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 31, pp. 2676-2687. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1109/TNSRE.2023.3283045

Boukhennoufa, I., Altai, Z., Zhai, X., Utti, V., Jackson, J. and McDonald-Maier, K. (2022) 'Predicting the internal knee abduction impulse during walking using deep learning', Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 10, 877347. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2022.877347

Boukhennoufa, I., Zhai, X., Utti, V., Jackson, J. and McDonald-Maier, K. (2022) 'Wearable sensors and machine learning in post-stroke rehabilitation assessment: A systematic review', Biomedical Signal Processing and Control 71(B), 103197-103197. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bspc.2021.103197

Ekechukwu, E., Nzeakuba, I., Dada, O., Nwankwo, K., Olowoyo, P. and Utti, V. (2022) 'Virtual Reality, a Neuroergonomic and Neurorehabilitation Tool for Promoting Neuroplasticity in Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis', Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021), pp. 495-508. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74614-8_64

Ekechukwu, E., Okogba N., Nwankwo, K. ... Utti, V. (2021) 'Are the Psychosocial and Physical Disabilities of Stroke Survivors Ageing Related?', Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021), pp. 509-516. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74614-8_65

Boukhennoufa, I., Zhai, X., McDonald-Maier, K., Utti, V. and Jackson, J. (2021) 'Improving the activity recognition using GMAF and transfer learning in post-stroke rehabilitation assessment', IEEE 19th World Symposium on Applied Machine Intelligence. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1109/SAMI50585.2021.9378670

Ekechukwu, E., Okogba, N., Erobogha, U., Obumneme, L., Utti, V. et al. (2021) 'Ergonomic assessment of work-related musculoskeletal disorder and its determinants among commercial minibus drivers and driver assistants (minibus conductors) in Nigeria', PLoS ONE, 16(12), e0260211. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260211

Ekechukwu, E., Aguwa, E., Okeke, E., Iroezindu, E., Onyia, O. ... Utti, V. (2020) 'Prevalence, correlates, and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian physiotherapy and architecture undergraduates', Journal of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy, 19(1), pp. 8-18.

Saidu, I., Bassi, P., Jaiyesimi, A., Onuwe, H., Rufa’I, A., Maduagwu, S., Jajere, A. and Utti, V. (2012) 'Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Acute Flaccid Paralysis Associated with HIV Related Patients: The Experience in North-eastern Nigeria', Open Access Scientific Reports 1(7).

Saidu, I. A., Utti, V. A., Jaiyesimi, A. O., Rufai, A. A., Onuwe, A. H., Jajere, A. M. and Maduagwu, S. M. (2011) 'Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Factory Workers in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria', International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics (JOSE), 17(1) pp. 99-102.

Oyeyemi, A., Utti, V. A., Oyeyemi, L. and Onigbinde, T. (2007) 'Knowledge, attitude, and willingness of Nigerian physiotherapy students to provide care for patients living with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome', Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 23(5), pp. 281-290.

Utti, V. A., Ismaila, A. S. and Oyeyemi, L. (2007) 'Effects of quadriceps training at various speeds on the cardiovascular system', Journal of Physical Education and Research, 9(1), pp. 1814-1819.

Utti, V. A., Ege, S. and Oyeyemi L. (2006) 'Blood pressure and pulse rate changes associated with cervical traction', Nigerian Journal of Medicin, 15(2), pp. 141-3.

Umar, A., Utti, V. A., Olashehinde, O. and Shuaibu, S. A. D. (2006) 'Comparative study of Transcutanous electrical nerve stimulation (Tens) and pentazocine (fortwin) in the Management of Labour pain', Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2(1), pp. 26-30.

Utti, V. A., Nyandiati, Y., Ismaila, A. S, Oyeyemi, A. L. and Akanbi O. A. (2006) 'Incidence and Physiotherapy Management of Bell’s palsy at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital', Nigeria Journal of Clinical Research, 10(2), pp. 28-31.

Utti, V. A., Mbada E. C. and Oyeyemi, A. L. (2006) 'Physiotherapy management of back pain - A review study', Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Science, 2(2), pp. 26-30.

Utti, V. A. and Umeh, N. U. (2004) 'The Effects of post-Operative Physical Therapy on selected clinical parameters of post-mastectomy patients', Journal of Physical Education and Research, 9(1), pp. 982-989.

Utti V. A., Abubakar, U. and Yahaya, T. (1999) 'A review of the incidence, clinical manifestation and management of Cervical Spondylosis', Journal of Life and Environment, 1, pp. 5-8.

Utti V. A. (1998) 'Effect of low intensity direct current electrical stimulation and ultra violet rays in the management of Decubitus Ulcers in paraplegics', Nigerian Journal of Medical Rehabilitation, 2(1), pp. 54.

Utti V. A. (1998) 'Effects of Particulate wood dust on respiratory functions tests', Nigerian Journal of Medical Rehabilitation, 2(1), pp. 15-19.

Recent presentations and conferences

Utti, V. (2022) 'Robotics & Artificial Intelligence: The Present & Future in Therapy and Rehabilitation', Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Board of Nigeria Conference.

Utti, V. (2020) 'Subluxation of the shoulder of a stroke patient and using Taping to support the shoulder for a subluxated shoulder of neurological patients', Workshop Association of Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN), East Anglia, UK.

Utti, V. (2019) 'Modern trends in the management of upper limb problems in patients with neurological conditions', poster presentation, International Association of Neuro-Physiotherapy Conference, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

Utti, V. (2019) 'Disability and National Development: The Nigerian Perspective Inaugural Lecture' – pioneer guest lecturer for the first Inaugural lecture of the Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus.