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Low back pain and associated factors among users of community health centres in South Africa : a prevalence study
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
Background: Low back pain (LBP) has a high prevalence worldwide. LBP is significantly
associated with a range of poor socio-demographic circumstances which should be addressed in
preventive programs. Despite this there ...
Developing a guideline framework for school-based interventions to improve spinal health of children and adolescents in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)
ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Spinal pain prevalence in children and adolescents is high, increases with age and may lead to spinal pain in adulthood. Potential predisposing factors for spinal pain in children and adolescents ...
Perspectives of spinal health in school-going children and adolescents in the Langeberg Municipal District of South Africa : a qualitative study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)
ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: In order to improve the effectiveness of spinal health educational programs, in an effort to improve spinal behaviour of children and adolescents, research is needed to identify and explore ...
The efficacy and feasibility of incorporating a standing workstation for perceived low back pain and disability, among call centre workers : a pilot single case study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)
ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Despite evidence supporting the use of standing workstations in offices the effect of standing in a call centre on work-related low back pain (WR-LBP) is unknown. It is also not known if it ...