1 Journal of Medical Research and Technology (ISSN 0794-2621) Volume 6, Number 1, June, 2009 Editor: Prof GC Okoye, MB, BS, MSc (Bioengineering), PhD Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and Bioengineering Special Editorial Assistant: Dr O Onwujekwe, M.B., B.S., MSc, PhD Editorial Board Prof NN Osadebe, PhD Dr. ST Eke-Okoro – DrMed Sc, USA Prof EN Obikili Prof POJ Ogbunude, PhD Prof JC Igwe, PhD Prof. Isaac Owoeye, PhD – University of Lagos Dr. N Erondu, BSc, MB, BS, PhD - USA Prof. PU Nwoha, PhD, OAU, Ile Ife Dr. A Okaro, PhD Dr Don Obikwelu, PhD Editorial Assistants Mr. P Achukwu Mr. SE Igwe Mrs. I Okoronkwo Mr. E Agbata Mrs. AN Anarado Mrs. V Okolie Reviewing Editorial Consultants Prof. WIB Onuigbo Prof. P Ebigbo Prof. Akpuaka – Abia State University Prof. Bede Ibe Editorial Address: Dr. GC Okoye, (e-mail - chubaokoye@yahoo.com ) Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Science and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus http://www.jmedrestech.com