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The biomechanical risk factors associated with preventing and managing iliotibial band syndrome in runners : a systematic review
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), an overuse injury, is the second most common running injury and the main cause of lateral knee pain in runners. Due to the increasing number of runners ...
3D measurement of cervical and thoracic postural dynamism in sitting : a pilot study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to improve the measurement of postural dynamism in the sitting position using a three-dimensional (3D) motion analysis system. The primary objective was to describe pilot data ...
An investigation into the trunk kinematics of people with stroke during gait
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction
The trunk plays an important role in the symmetry, balance and stability of the lower and upper body during gait. Approximately two out of three people with stroke experience gait ...
The correlation between passive and dynamic rotation in both the lead and trail hips of healthy young adult male golfers during a golf swing
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction-The golf swing is a complex, sequenced movement of body segments. This movement is smooth and well timed
and is referred to as the kinematic golf sequence. This kinematic sequence illustrates ...
Investigation of thoracic spine kinematics in adult sports participants with chronic groin pain during a single leg drop landing task
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Chronic groin pain is widespread across many sporting disciplines. The aim of our
research was to determine if there are kinematic differences of the thoracic spine in
active sports people with chronic ...
An investigation of pelvic floor muscle strength and vaginal resting pressure in nulliparous women of different race groups
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The pelvic floor muscles (PFM) contribute to urinary continence and overactive PFM seem to be associated with pelvic pain syndrome (PPS). The literature indicates that ethnic differences regarding symptoms ...
The effect of fatigue protocols on knee control during functional activities
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction
ACL injuries are among the most serious injuries that professional and amateur sports men and women sustain. More than 120 000 ACL injuries occur annually in the USA alone. The highest ...
An ergonomic intervention : the effect of a chair and computer screen height adjustment on musculoskeletal pain and sitting comfort in office workers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Aims: To assess the effect of a vertical height adjustment of the chair and visual display unit (VDU) on work related upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain (WRUQMP) and sitting comfort in computer users.
The ...
Knee kinematics during a single-leg drop-landing in sports participants with chronic groin pain
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Groin injuries are among the top six injuries in contact sports and may lead to career ending chronic pain. Research on the role of knee kinematics in developing chronic groin pain in sport ...
Ankle kinematics and ground reaction force during single leg drop landing in sports participants with chronic groin pain
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Aims: This study aims to ascertain if there are differences in ankle kinematics and ground reaction force in sports participants with chronic groin pain compared to healthy controls.
Methods: A cross ...