Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada

Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada is a Research Fellow affiliated with Manchester Metropolitan University's College of Health Sciences, with over 20 years of contributions to physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and public health. His career includes significant roles at Obafemi Awolowo University and the University of Medical Sciences in Nigeria, as well as collaborations with the African Population and Health Research Centre in Kenya.

His research focuses on musculoskeletal health, clinical physiotherapy, and public health challenges, particularly low back pain epidemiology and healthcare efficiency in Nigeria. He has published extensively in journals like BMC Medical Education and Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, addressing topics such as bullying in clinical training, flexibility norms for Nigerians, and cardiovascular responses to musculoskeletal tests.

Mbada's work has been sponsored by prestigious organizations including the National Research Foundation and the National Science Foundation. His recent publications emphasize improving patient outcomes, healthcare accessibility, and musculoskeletal assessment standards. With 113 publications, 1,751 citations, and a high H-index, Mbada's research spans diverse subfields such as musculoskeletal rehabilitation, global physiotherapy education, and clinical testing methodologies.