Ngozi, Akotaobi, PT, DPT, COMT, FAAOMPT
Email: nakota@lsuhsc.edu
Phone: 504-568-4293
LSUHSC Appointments:
Assistant Clinical Professor - Department of Physical Therapy
Licensure/Certifications:
- Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy, License # 11430R
- Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
Education/Degree(s):
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Philosophy - Rehabilitation Sciences (in progress)
Teaching:
- Spring 2023 PHTH 7262 Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction II, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA
- Summer 2023 PHTH 7130 Foundational Science of Movement, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA
- Fall 2024 PHTH 7261 Diagnosis and Management in Musculoskeletal Dysfunction I, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA
- Fall 2024 PHTH 7213 Professional Practice in Physical Therapy III, Physical Therapy Program, LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA
- Spring 2024 PHTH 7262 Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction II, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA
- Summer 2024 PHTH 7130 Foundational Science of Movement, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA
- Fall 2024 PHTH 7261 Diagnosis and Management in Musculoskeletal Dysfunction I, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA
- Fall 2024 PHTH 7213 Professional Practice in Physical Therapy III, Physical Therapy Program, LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA
- Spring 2025 PHTH 7262 Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction II, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA
- Spring 2025 PHTH 7402 Practicum in Integrative Clinical Practice II, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA
Research and Scholarship:
- Spinal manipulation outcomes
- Therapeutic alliance
- Student success/belonging
Service (Departmental, School, Institution, Professional Organizations):
DEPARTMENTAL:
-
Admissions Committe
- DPT II Promotions Committee
- Clinics Committee
SCHOOL:
- Faculty Assembly, delegate
- Student Affairs and Recruitment, member
PROFESSIONAL:
-
American Physical Therapy Association - Louisiana
- Research Committee, member
- American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
- Nominating Committee, member
- Inclusive Membership and Engagement Committee, conference liaison
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Orthopedic Section, member
- Education Section, member
- American Council of Academic Physical Therapy
- member
- Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
- Item Writer Taskforce
- American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education
- Onsite Review Team
Clinical Expertise/Interests:
Orthopedic manual therapy
Philosophy of Education:
My education philosophy blends both constructionist and behaviorist principles. I
am guided by the belief
that students learn best through active engagement and experiences relevant to their lives, while also
benefiting from clear expectations and reinforcement to develop essential skills. I am committed to
ensuring learners grasp the importance of both "soft skills" and technical expertise for optimal patient
outcomes.
that students learn best through active engagement and experiences relevant to their lives, while also
benefiting from clear expectations and reinforcement to develop essential skills. I am committed to
ensuring learners grasp the importance of both "soft skills" and technical expertise for optimal patient
outcomes.