Chukuka Enwemeka, PT, PhD, FACSM
(Professor & dean)

School address:
K. Riland (NYCOM II), Room 347
Northern Boulevard
Old Westbury,
NY 11568-8000
Phone: 516.686.3939
Fax: 516.686.3854

Email: enwemeka@nyit.edu

 

Professor Enwemeka's peer-reviewed publications
 
  1. Enwemeka CS , Fisher SL, Booth CK, Seiler S, Weber AL: Skin temperature gradient and thermal decay of hot packs in two modes of treatment. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise(submitted for Publication)
  2. Enwemeka CS , Parker JC, Dowdy DS, Harkness EE, Sanford LE, Woodruff LD: The Effect of Laser Phototherapy on Tissue Repair and Pain Control: A Meta-Analysis of the Literature. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery 22: 323-329, 2004.
  3. Woodruff LD, Bounkeo JM, Brannon WM, Dawes Jr. KS; Barham CD, Waddell DL, Enwemeka CS: The Efficacy Of Laser Therapy In Wound Repair: A Meta-Analysis Of The Literature. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery 22:241-247, 2004
  4. Timberlake GT, Enwemeka CS: An Inexpensive, Automated Instrument for Laser Irradiation of Cultured Cells. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery 22:233-239, 2004
  5. Lanzafame RJ, Enwemeka CS: Opportunities and challenges (Editorial) Photomedicine and Laser Surgery 22:169, 2004
  6. Enwemeka CS: Therapeutic Light [Review Paper]. Rehab Management, January 2004.
  7. Demmink JH, Helders PJM, Hobaek H, Enwemeka CS: Ultrasound frequency and depth of heating. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology 29:113-118, 2003.
  8. Reddy GK, Stehno-Bittel L, Enwemeka CS: Glycation-induced Matrix Stability in the rabbit Achilles tendon. Archives of Biochemistry & Biophysics399:174-180, 2002
  9. Enwemeka CS, Allen C, Avila P, Bina J, Konrade J, Munns S: Soft Tissue Thermodynamics Before, During, and After Cold Pack Therapy. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise 34:45-50, 2002.
  10. Reddy GK, Stehno-Bittel L, Hamade S: Enwemeka CS: The biomechanical integrity of bone in experimental diabetes. Diabetes Research & Clinical Practice 54: 1-8, 2001.
  11. Reddy GK, Stehno-Bittel L, Enwemeka CS: Laser photostimulation accelerates wound healing in diabetic rats. Wound Repair and Regeneration 9:248-255, 2001.
  12. Enwemeka CS: Attenuation and penetration of visible 632.8 nm and invisible infra-red 904 nm light in soft tissue. Laser Therapy 13:95-101, 2001
  13. Enwemeka CS, Reddy GK: The biological effects of laser therapy and other physical modalities on connective tissue repair processes. Laser Therapy 12:22-30, 2000
  14. Reddy GK, Stehno-Bittel L, Enwemeka CS: Matrix remodeling in regenerating rabbit Achilles tendon. Wound Repair and Regeneration 7:518-527, 1999.
  15. Enwemeka CS: Photons, Photochemistry, Photobiology, and Photomedicine. Laser Therapy 11 (4) 163-164, 1999.
  16. Enwemeka CS: Charting the Course of Laser Therapy Amidst Chattering Charlatans.
  17. Laser Therapy 11 (3) 110-111, 1999.
  18. Enwemeka CS: Quantum Biology of Laser Phtostimulation (Editorial). Laser Therapy: 11 (2): 52-53, 1999.
  19. Enwemeka CS: Lighting the Way Into the New Millenium (Editorial). Laser Therapy 11(1): 5-6, 1999.
  20. Reddy GK, Stehno-Bittel L, Enwemeka CS: Laser photostimulation of collagen production in healing rabbit Achilles tendons. Lasers in Surgery & Medicine 22:281-287, 1998.
  21. Stehno-Bittel L, Reddy GK, Gum S, Enwemeka CS: Biochemistry and biomechanics of healing tendon Part I: Effects of rigid plaster casts and functional casts. Medicne & Science in Sports and Exercise 30:788-793, 1998.
  22. Reddy GK, Gum S, Stehno-Bittel L, Enwemeka CS: Biochemistry and biomechanics of healing tendon Part II: Effects of combined laser therapy and electrical stimulation. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 30:794-800, 1998.
  23. Gum SL, Reddy GK, Stehno-Bittel L, Enwemeka CS: Combined ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and laser promote collagen synthesis with moderate changes in tendon biomechanics. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 76:288-296, 1997.
  24. Reddy K, Enwemeka CS: A simplified method for the analysis of hydroxyproline in biological tissues. Clinical Biochemistry 29:225-229, 1996.
  25. Enwemeka CS , Cohen E, Duswalt EP, Weber DM: The Biomechanical effects of Ga-As Laser photostimulation on tendon healing. Laser Therapy 6:181-188, 1995.
  26. Enwemeka CS : The Light Brightens (Editorial)Laser Therapy 6:179-180, 1995.
  27. Enwemeka CS : Functional loading augments the initials tensile strength and energy absorption capacity of regenerating rabbit Achilles tendons. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 71:31-38, 1992.
  28. Maxwell LC, Moody M, Enwemeka CS: Muscle atrophy continues during early return to Weight-Bearing after tendon repair. The Anatomical Record 233:376-386, 1992.
  29. Maxwell LC, Enwemeka CS: Immobilization-induced muscle atrophy is not reversed by lengthening the muscle. The Anatomical Record 234:55-61, 1992.
  30. Enwemeka CS: Ultrastructural morphometry of Membrane-bound intracytoplasmic collagen fibrils in tendon fibroblasts exposed to He:Ne laser beam. Tissue & Cell 24: 511-523, 1992.
  31. Enwemeka CS , Maxwell LC, Fernandes G: Ultrastructural morphometry of matrical changes induced by exercise and food restriction in the rat calcaneal tendon. Tissue & Cell 24:499-510, 1992
  32. Maxwell LC, Enwemeka CS, Fernandes G: Effects of exercise and food restriction on rat skeletal muscles. Tissue & Cell 24:491-498, 1992.
  33. Enwemeka CS : Membrane-bound Intracellular collagen fibrils in fibroblasts and myofibroblasts of three regions of the regenerating rabbit calcaneal tendon. Tissue & Cell 23:173-190, 1991.
  34. Enwemeka CS : Connective tissue plasticity: Ultrastructural, Biomechanical and Morphometric Effects of physical factors on intact and regenerating tendons. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 14:198-212, 1991.
  35. Schwartz RG, Enwemeka CS, Kloth LC, Unger PG, Feedar JA: Electrotherapy for Wound Healing (Invited Expert Opinion).Rehabilitation Management 4(2): 38-46, Feb.-Mar., 1991.
  36. Enwemeka CS , Rodriguez O, Gall NG, Walsh NE: Morphometrics of collagen fibril populations in He-Ne laser photostimulated tendons. Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine and Surgery 8:151-156, 1990
  37. Enwemeka CS , Rodriguez O, Mendosa S: The Biomechanical effects of low intensity ultrasound on healing tendons. Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology 16:801-807, 1990
  38. Enwemeka CS : The effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Tendon Healing - A Biomechanical Study. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 68:283-287, 1989.
  39. Enwemeka CS : Inflammation, Cellularity and Fibrillogenesis in the Regenerating Tendon: Implications for Tendon Rehabilitation. Physical Therapy 69:816-825, 1989.
  40. Enwemeka CS , Spielholz NI, Nelson AJ: The Effects of Early Functional Ambulatory Activities on Experimentally Tenotomized Achilles Tendons in Rats - A Biomechanical Study. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 67:264-269, 1988.
  41. Enwemeka CS : Laser Biostimulation of Healing Wounds: Specific Effects and Mechanisms of Action [Review Paper]. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 9:333-338, 1988.
  42. Enwemeka CS : Radiographic Verification of Knee Goniometry. Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 18:47-49, 1986.
  43. Enwemeka CS , Bonet IM, Ingle J, et al,: Postural Correction in Persons with Neck Pain I - A survey of Neck Positions Recommended by Physical Therapists. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 8:235-239, 1986.
  44. Enwemeka CS , Bonet IM, Ingle J, et al.: Postural Correction in Persons with Neck Pain II-Integrated Electromyography of the Upper Trapezius in Three Neck Positions. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 8:240-242, 1986.
  45. Enwemeka CS : Physical Deformities in Nigerian Schools: The Port Harcourt Cohort Study. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 7:163-172, 1984.
  46. Enwemeka CS , Adeghe NUB: Some Family Problems Associated with the Presence of a Handicapped Child in Nigeria. Child: Care, Health and Development 8:133-140, 1982.
  47. Enwemeka CS : Utilization of Physiotherapy Services in Nigeria. The Journal of Africa Health; April 1981.
  48. Enwemeka CS, Obi JO: Management Problems of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Nigeria. Journal of the Nigerian Society of Physiotherapy 7:13-16, 1981.

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