Browsing Doctoral Degrees (Physiotherapy) by Title
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Biomechanical analysis of specific motor impairments contributing to early functional decline in adults living with HIV-1 infection : a sub-study to the Cape Winelands HAART to HEART (Prevalence)/EndoAfrica study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: HIV-1 infection has become a chronic condition. Although people living with HIV-1 infection (PLHIV) now have near-normal life expectancies, walking-related impairments remain concerning as ... -
Cardiovascular disease risk factors among school attending adolescents in rural Nigeria
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: The prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is increasing in Nigeria, particularly hypertensive heart disease among the working class population. Unfortunately, resources for effective ... -
The development of a contextualised evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the primary health care of chronic musculoskeletal pain in the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMSP) is a global healthcare concern, and is a major cause of disability and morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa. The implementation of high-quality, evidence-based ... -
The effect of a back pain campaign on back beliefs, coping strategies and participant activation for nurses in Lusaka, Zambia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The prevalence of back pain in nurses globally is high and ranges from 55-84%. In Africa, the prevalence of back pain reported in different studies among nurses ranges from 33%-73.5%. While, ... -
The implementation and evaluation of a best practice physiotherapy protocol in a surgical ICU
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: It is increasingly being recognized that how intensive care services are delivered may have a greater impact on patient outcome than the individual therapies. Uncertainty regarding the optimal ... -
Implementation and evaluation of a validated evidence-based physiotherapy protocol in a surgical icu : a controlled before and after study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Overall Aim: to implement and evaluate a tailored best-practice multifaceted implementation strategy (intervention) for the effective uptake of a validated evidence-based physiotherapy protocol for the ... -
Preoperative neuroscience education for patients undergoing surgery for lumbar radiculopathy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch Universit, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: On average one in three patients following lumbar surgery (LS) for radiculopathy experience persistent pain and disability following surgery. No perioperative treatments have shown any ability ... -
Return to play in elite rugby players after severe knee injuries : addressing the knowledge gaps
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Introduction: Rugby union has been a professional sport for many years. Along with the growing professionalism of the sport, there has been increasing scientific interest in the physical profiles of rugby ... -
Sitting posture : a predictive factor for upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain in computing high school students
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: The increased prevalence of adolescent upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain (UQMP) is becoming a great concern to health professionals. The risk factors associated with adolescent UQMP are ... -
Virtual reality exposure therapy as treatment for pain catastrophizing in Fibromyalgia patients : proof-of-concept
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Research objective To test a novel concept that exposing patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) to visuals of exercise activities elicits neurophysiological changes in functional brain areas associated ...
