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I strongly identify with teaching and see it as essential to my dual roles as a developing academic and a seasoned clinician. My research work and clinical responsibilities complement each other. The passion I developed earlier in my career for research and teaching led me to pursue advanced degrees, preparing me to conduct independent scientific investigations and mentor students in physiotherapy and rehabilitation science. The enthusiasm of my own professors and mentors inspired my keen interest in teaching, and I aim to follow in their footsteps.
I believe in experiential learning to help students reach their full potential and apply their knowledge to real-life problems. For example, using real clinical scenarios to teach in classrooms can better prepare students for their future work. My teaching approach combines innovation, passion, and critical analysis, using simulations and thought-provoking activities to engage students and challenge their thinking.
Teaching is a mutual engagement where both the teacher and students have responsibilities. Teachers should create a conducive learning environment, provide necessary knowledge and materials, and motivate students to succeed. In return, students should support their teacher and peers, respect differing opinions, be prepared for class, contribute to discussions, and apply their learning to real-life situations.
I advocate for practical teaching linked to real-world scenarios, which can prepare students for future challenges and build their confidence, self-awareness, and understanding of the world around them. To evaluate my teaching methods, I utilize multiple strategies such as numeric rating, feedback, and maintaining connections with students beyond the classroom through research and clinical mentorship.
1. Senior Lecturer, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria (2020 to Date)Roles: Teaching Research Community Service/Administrative Duties
2. Postdoctoral Fellow, Guangzhou Medical University (Jan. 2021- Mar. 2022)Roles: Data gathering Manuscript writing Liaise with researchers from other teams and coordinate research activities
3. Lecturer, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Kaduna State University, Nigeria (2019 to 2020)Roles: Teaching Research Community Service/Administrative Duties
4. Teaching Assistant, School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s University, Canada (2018 to 2019) (Courses Assisted: Electro-Physical Agents; Muscle and Joint Function; Cardiorespiratory Function, Neuromotor Function)Roles: Literature review to update the course material Assessment and grading of tests/examination Supervision/proctoring of tests/examination Tutorials and seminars Lab instruction, preparation, and inventory
5. Research Assistant, Queen’s University, Canada (2017 to 2019)Roles: Develop an annotated bibliography Conduct data extraction, preliminary analysis and reporting of results Collate and review data from the research team Organize and participate in project meetings Proof reading of manuscripts
6. Chief Physiotherapist, Ministry of Health, Jigawa State, Nigeria (2010-2020)Roles: Work with patients/clients with various forms of impairments/disabilities to assess, diagnose and plan for their treatment Develop, review, and implement treatment plan Liaise with other health professionals Departmental administration Conduct community outreach services in collaboration with community leaders
7. National Youth Service Corp, Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, Nassarawa State, Nigeria (2009-2010)Roles: Work with patient/clients in medicine, surgery, paediatrics, under the supervision of chief physiotherapist Organize and participate in community development program with other corps members Work with the military and paramilitary officers to render community services such as environmental cleaning and road traffic modulation Voluntary service with the red cross society to render first aid Mobilize blood donation through the voluntary blood donors’ club7. Intern Physiotherapist, National Hospital Abuja, Nigeria (2008-2009)Roles: Work with patient/clients in medicine, surgery, paediatrics, and obstetrics and gynaecology under the supervision of a chief physiotherapist Conduct and participate in weekly seminar presentation Attend all clinical meetings Conduct out-patient services Participate in community service such as clinical outreach program organized by the hospital
My approach to research is deeply rooted in the pragmatist worldview, which places a strong emphasis on addressing real-world problems and devising effective strategies to solve them. This involves careful consideration of various philosophical frameworks, including positivism, post-positivism, social interactionism, and the potential integration of these diverse philosophies. The goal is to thoughtfully select and apply the most suitable philosophical underpinnings to address the specific challenges and complexities encountered in research endeavors.
My primary research focus lies in disability and rehabilitation, with a keen emphasis on measuring quality of life among individuals with disability or those at risk of developing disability. Quality of life is a crucial outcome valued across various disciplines, particularly in rehabilitation sciences. The ultimate aim of rehabilitation therapy, such as physiotherapy, is to enhance functioning and participation, thereby improving the quality of life for people with disability or those at risk. Consequently, the measurement of quality of life plays a pivotal role in evaluating the effectiveness of different rehabilitation interventions.
Rehabilitation science encompasses both basic and applied science related to promoting functioning in individuals and enhancing their interaction with the surrounding environment. The overarching goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the causes and factors influencing disability by generating new knowledge that supports and enables functioning and participation among individuals with disability or those at risk. This is achieved through scientific inquiry to comprehend how the interaction between an individual and their environment impacts their experience and performance, understanding the needs and lived experiences of current or potential rehabilitation service users, developing evidence to enhance the rehabilitation process—including evaluation, intervention, and outcome measurement—and fortifying the rehabilitation workforce, service delivery models, methods, and associated policies.
My research has advanced several facets of rehabilitation science; for example, by delving into the lived experiences of polio survivors and identifying their priorities in life, elucidating how polio-related impairments and environmental context influence the perception of quality of life among polio survivors, identifying appropriate measurement scales for assessing the quality of life among this group, and highlighting the necessity of integrating the measurement of quality of life to evaluate the success of policies aimed at enhancing the well-being of individuals with disability, such as polio survivors.
At present, my research encompasses a diverse range of areas, which include the community reintegration of individuals with spinal cord injury, leveraging telerehabilitation technology to promote physical functioning among stroke survivors, and utilizing dance movement therapy to improve physical functioning and mental health among older adults.
1. PT110 Fundamentals of Physiotherapy
2. PT111 Kinesiology
3. PT200 Anatomy III
4. PT208 Anatomy IV
5. PT201 Biomechanics
6. PT209 Manual Therapy and Joint Mobilization
7. PT403 Evidence-Based Practice
1. PT110 Fundamentals of Physiotherapy
2. PT111 Kinesiology
3. PT200 Anatomy III
4. PT208 Anatomy IV
5. PT201 Biomechanics
6. PT209 Manual Therapy and Joint Mobilization
7. PT303 Physiotherapy in Medical Conditions
1. PT110 Fundamentals of Physiotherapy
2. PT111 Kinesiology
3. PT200 Anatomy III
4. PT208 Anatomy IV
5. PT201 Biomechanics
6. PT209 Manual Therapy and Joint Mobilization
1. PT200 Anatomy III
2. PT208 Anatomy IV
3. PT201 Biomechanics
4. PT209 Manual Therapy and Joint Mobilization
1. PTY 8305 Primary Health Care and Health Promotion2. PTY 3201 Introduction to Physiotherapy3. PTY 4320 Application of Computer in Physiotherapy and Medicine4. PTY 8301 Research Methods5. PTY 9301 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics6. PTY 5305 Community Physiotherapy and Ergonomics7. PTY 5301 Introduction to Occupational Therapy8. PTY 5206 Nutrition in Health and Disease
1. PTY 8305 Primary Health Care and Health Promotion2. PTY 3201 Introduction to Physiotherapy3. PTY 4320 Application of Computer in Physiotherapy and Medicine4. PTY 8301 Research Methods5. PTY 9301 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics6. PTY 5305 Community Physiotherapy and Ergonomics7. PTY 5301 Introduction to Occupational Therapy8. PTY 5206 Nutrition in Health and Disease
Salihu, D., Sulaiman, S. K., Bello, U. M., Ramadan, O. M. E., Yahaya, H., & Chutiyami, M. (2025). The effectiveness of dance interventions on the cognitive functioning of people with dementia or cognitive impairment: A systematic review. Nursing Practice Today, 12(1), 12–27. https://doi.org/10.18502/npt.v12i1.17522
Ibrahim, A. A., Akindele, M. O., Oluwaleke, S., Adhama, A. I., Sumaila, F. G., & Sulaiman, S. K. (2025). Experiences of community-dwelling adults with chronic low back pain during and after a combined biopsychosocial education and exercise program in rural Nigeria : a qualitative study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 0(0), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2025.2494731
Kaka, B., Sulaiman, S. K., Bello, B., Mohammed, A.H, Salihu, D., Bello, U.M., Chutiyami M., & Fatoye, F. (2024) Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the quality of life index-spinal cord injury version. Journal of Nursing Measurement; In Press
Dauda, S., Chutiyami, M., Bello U.M., Wong, E.M. L., Pich, J., Abdalkarem, F., A., Ali, M.U., Sulaiman, S.K., & Cho, K.R.Y. (2024). Coping strategies among Internally Displaced Persons and Host Community in an armed-conflict region: A cross-sectional study. Psychiatry Research.
Zandam, H., Sulaiman, S. K., & Hamza Mohammad, A. (2024). Too Little, Not Enough: Impact of Safety Nets on Food Security Among Households with Disabled Members in Nigeria. Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 00(00), 1–12.
Chutiyami, M., Saravanakumar, P., Bello, U. M., Salihu, D., Adeleye, K., Kolo, M. A., Dawa, K. K., Hamina, D., Bhandari, P., Sulaiman, S. K., & Sim, J. (2024). Malaria vaccine efficacy, safety, and community perception in Africa: a scoping review of recent empirical studies. Infection
Ali, H. M., Sulaiman, S. K., Bello, U. M., Muhammad, A. S., Sa’ad, F. S., Muhammad, F. A...… Ali, M. U. (2024) Effect of telerehabilitation in facilitating upper extremity home programs and associated functional regain among chronic post-stroke patients: a pilot study. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal; In Press
Usman, J. S., Salisu, R., Abdullahi, A., Salihu, A. T., Muhammad, A. H., Sulaiman, K. S., & Yakasai, A. M. (2023) Assistive Technology utilization among stroke survivors in Kano, Northwest Nigeria: a cross-sectional study. Assistive Technology
Sulaiman, S. K., Kaka, B., Bello, B., Mohammed, A.H., Salihu, D., Bello, U.M., Chutiyami, M., & Fatoye, F. (2023) Interventional programs for community reintegration after spinal cord injury: a scoping review. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 35(3), 19–42.
Sulaiman, S. K., Muhammad, A. H. & Zandam, H. (2023) Scoping review: a method of choice for literature synthesis on disability research in Low and Middle-income Countries. International Journal of Community Research. 12(1), 3–11
Sulaiman, S. K., Wong, A. Y. L., Li, L. L., Antwi-Afari, M. F., Ou, H., & Tsang, W. H. (2022). The use of mobile health technology in the management of osteoarthritis: A scoping review with scientometric analyses. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 170(November 2022), 104937.
Saidu, I. A., Muhammad, A. S., Maduagwu, S. M., Bello, U. M., Rufa’i, A. A., Oyeyemi, A. L., & Sulaiman, S. K. (2022). Patients satisfaction with physiotherapy services: a qualitative study. The ABUTH International Journal of Physiotherapy and Health Sciences, 21(2), 57–67.
Bello, U. M., Kannan, P., Chutiyami, M., Salihu, D., Cheong, A. M. Y., Miller, T., … Sulaiman, S. K.,… & Winser, S. J. (2022). Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Among the General Population in Africa During the COVID-19 Pandemic : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Frontiers in Public Health, 10(5), 39–57.
Salihu, D., Wong, E. M. L., Kwan, R. Y. C., Ho, G. W. K., Chutiyami, M., Surajo, K. S., …& Leung, D. Y. P. (2022). Anxiety, depression and stress among Internally Displaced Persons and Host Community in an armed conflict region: A comparative study. Psychiatry Research, 315.
Sulaiman, S. K., Zandam, H., & Mohammad, A. H. (2022). Influence of attitude and culture on quality of life of polio survivors in Nigeria. International Journal of Community Research, 11(1), 3–9.
Babaji HU, Sulaiman S.K., Shittu A, Abubakar Y, Mohammed J. (2022). Pulmonary rehabilitation implementation in Northwest Nigeria: A qualitative study of the views of respiratory health-care professionals. Journal of the Pan African Thoracic Society, 3(2); 78-84.
Sulaiman, S. K., Mohammad, A. H., Ibrahim, A. A., Abdu, S. I., & Kaka, B. (2021). Revisiting the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, a Comprehensive Model for Exploring Disablement in Low- and Middle- income Countries: A Narrative Overview. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal, 19(3), 261–272.
Sulaiman, S. K., Aldersey, H. M., Fayed, N., & Kaka, B. (2020). Exploring the Perception of Quality of Life of Polio Survivors in Northwest Nigeria. Applied Research in Quality of Life.
Sulaiman, S. K., Aldersey, H. M., DePaul, V. G., & Kaka, B. (2020) Selection of Quality of life Instrument for Polio Survivors in Northwest Nigeria. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes.
Ibrahim, A. A., Akindele, M. O., Ganiyu, S. O., Kaka, B., Abdullahi, B. B., Sulaiman, S. K., & Fatoye, F. (2020). The Hausa 12-item short-form health survey (SF-12): Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation in mixed urban and rural Nigerian populations with chronic low back pain. Plos One.
Sulaiman, S. K., Aldersey, H. M., Fayed, N., Kaka, B., & Okyere, C. (2019). Quality of life assessment scales in polio survivors: a scoping review. Quality of Life Research, 28(9), 2341–2357.
Sulaiman, S. K., Finlayson, M., Norman, K., Aldersey, H. M., & DePaul, V. G. (2018). Content Comparison among Commonly Used Self-Reported Fatigue Instruments in Post-Polio Syndrome. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 29(1), 77–92.
Okyere, C., Aldersey, H. M., Lysaght, R., & Sulaiman, S. K. (2018). Implementation of inclusive education for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in African countries: a scoping review. Disability and Rehabilitation, 41(21), 1–18.
Sulaiman, S. K., Parasuraman K., Ibrahim, A., & Nuhu, J. (2015). Musculoskeletal disorders and associated disabilities among bank workers. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 3(5), 1153-1158.
Ibrahim, A. A., Jayavel, A., Sulaiman, S. K., & Nuhu, J. M. (2015). Influence of Schoolbag Use on Musculoskeletal Discomforts among University Students. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 5(5), 222–231.
1. Ali, H. M., Bello, U. M., Sulaiman, S. K., Muhammad, A. S., Sa’ad, F. S., Muhammad, F. A., Ali, M. U. Effect of telerehabilitation in facilitating upper extremity home programs and associated functional regain among chronic post-stroke patients: a pilot study. 8th European Stroke Organization Conference, May, 2022, Lyon, France.2. Sulaiman, S. K., Liangchi, L. L., Wong, A., Afari, M. A., Ou, A., & Tsang, H. The use of mobile health applications in the management of osteoarthritis among adults: a scoping review with scientometric analysis. 12th Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation, November 2021, Hong Kong, PRC.3. Saidu, I. A., Muhammad, A. S., Maduagwu, S. M., Bello, U. M., Rufa’i, A. A., Oyeyemi, A. L., & Sulaiman, S. K. Patients’ satisfaction with physiotherapy services: a qualitative study. 61st Annual Scientific Conference and 62nd AGM, November 2021, Jigawa, Nigeria.4. Sulaiman, S. K., Aldersey, H. M., Fayed, N., Kaka, B. (2019). Exploring the Meaning of Quality of Life among Polio Survivors in northern Nigeria. 21st Rehabilitation Research Colloquium, Queen’s University, 2019 May, Kingston, ON.5. Sulaiman, S. K., Aldersey, H. M., Fayed, N., Kaka, B., Okyere, C. (2018). Review of Quality of Life Assessment Scales in Polio Survivors. Poster Presentation at the 5th Global Health and Young Professional Summit. Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 2018 November, Toronto, ON.6. Kalu M, French S, Al Zoubi F, Sulaiman S. K., Norman K, Auais M. Researching the Role of Psycho-cognitive Factors in the Recovery Process for Community-dwelling Older Adults with Hip Fractures: A Scoping Review. Poster Presentation at the British Society of Gerontology 47th Annual Conference - Ageing in an Unequal World: Shaping Environments for the 21st Century, 2018 July, Manchester, UK.7. Kalu M, French S, Al Zoubi F, Sulaiman S. K., Norman K, Auais M. Evidence that cognitive factors are associated with functional recovery for community-dwelling older adults with hip fracture: A Scoping Review. Poster Presentation at the 46th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, 2017 October, Winnipeg, MB.8. Sulaiman S.K., Aldersey H.M., Quality of Life of Polio Survivors in Nigeria. Podium Presentation at The 6th Community Based Rehabilitation Africa Network Conference, 2018 May, Lusaka, Zambia.
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