Dr Ulric Abonie

Assistant Professor

Department: Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation

I am a physiotherapist with a clinical background in cardiorespiratory rehabilitation. I have a strong passion for learning, teaching and research. My research interests are in the areas of self-management and physical activity behaviour in chronic conditions, and cardiorespiratory rehabilitation. I currently teach on the BSc (Hons) and MSc (Pre Registration) Physiotherapy programmes.

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Key Publications

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30-day in-hospital stroke case fatality and significant risk factors in sub-Saharan–Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Ackah, M., Ameyaw, L., Appiah, R., Owiredu, D., Boakye, H., Donaldy, W., Yarfi, C., Abonie, U. 19 Jan 2024, In: PLOS Global Public Health
Adherence to exercise in breast cancer survivors during and after active treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Ackah, M., Barakou, I., Abonie, U., Hettinga, F. 12 Jul 2024, In: JSAMS Plus
Effect of treadmill ambulatory training on glucose control and blood pressure in persons with type 2 diabetes: A pilot study, Abonie, U., Addo, R., Kumah, L., Ofori–Ampomah, A., Makinyi, V. 4 Apr 2024, In: PLoS One
Prevalence and disparities in adolescents’ sedentary behavior from twenty-three African countries: evidence from World Health Organization Global School-based Student Health Survey, Abonie, U., Ackah, M. 1 Jun 2024, In: Public Health
Associations between physical activity patterns and quality of life in persons with type 2 diabetes: A cross sectional study, Abonie, U., Ofori‐Ampomah, A., Makinyi, V., Addo, R., Kumah, L. 30 Aug 2023, In: PLoS One
Differentiated ratings of perceived exertion in upper body exercise, Abonie, U., Oldenburg, M., van der Woude, L., Hettinga, F. 24 Mar 2023, In: PLoS One
Effectiveness of physical activity interventions on reducing perceived fatigue among adults with chronic conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, Barakou, I., Sakalidis, K., Abonie, U., Finch, T., Hackett, K., Hettinga, F. 4 Sep 2023, In: Scientific Reports
Knowledge of physical activity, physical activity level and waist-to-hip ratio in adults with diabetes in a Ghanaian municipality, N. Banson, A., A. Boateng, B., S. Abonie, U., A. Mensah, Y., Yarfi, C., A. Kofi-Bediako, W., W. Agoriwo, M., O. A. Salia, V. 1 Jun 2023, In: Ghana Medical Journal
Effects of 7-week Resistance Training on Handcycle Performance in Able-bodied Males, Abonie, U., Albada, T., Morrien, F., van der Woude, L., Hettinga, F. 1 Jan 2022, In: International Journal of Sports Medicine
Socioeconomic Standards, Nutritional Knowledge and Dietary Habits of Ghanaian Athletes: A Study of Three Major Sporting Regions in Ghana, Tugli, L., Adoju, A., Abonie, U., Tugli, F., Tobin-West, H. 17 May 2022, In: Journal of Advances in Sports and Physical Education

PGR Supervision

Drusilla Asante Development of a Tailored Intervention to Improve Participation in Physical Activity in Pregnant Women. Start Date: 01/10/2023
Martin Ackah Exploring principles of fatigue management, activity pacing and self-regulation in persons with chronically fatiguing conditions. Start Date: 01/10/2022

Qualifications

MSc
PhD
Physiotherapy BSc

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