Joseph Ogbonna Nnodim, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
Faculty Appointment:
Specialty:	Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Clinical Interests:	Fall-risk assessment, mobility enhancement and fall prevention in older adults
Research Interests:	Human gait properties. Our research is aimed at understanding the basis of the relationship between falls and variabilities in such gait measures as step width, stride and swing time. In our experiments, gait is studied under conditions which amplify the differences between safe and unsafe walking patterns. The results are expected to enable the early identification of persons at increased risk of fall on account of their gait properties. Remedial interventions may then be administered to such persons when the most benefit can be derived, which is before they actually begin to experience falls.
Degrees:	M.B.B.S., 1978, College of Medicine of the University of Lagos Ph.D., 1985, University of Wales
Residency:	2003, Michigan State University (Saginaw Program)
Fellowship:	Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2005, University of Michigan
Certifications:	2004, Internal Medicine 2005, Geriatric Medicine
Added Qualification:	1993, Certificate in Reproductive Medicine, University of Geneva.
Faculty Appointment Date:	12/13/2005
Academic office address	East Ann Arbor Health and Geriatrics Center 4260 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5796-5796
Academic office telephone:	(734)764-6831
Academic office FAX:	(734)647-8535
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