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The activity and participation profile of persons with traumatic spinal cord injury in the Cape Metropole, Western Cape, South Africa : a prospective, descriptive study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background
Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) remains one of the most serious and devastating injuries often
resulting in permanent disability and with life changing implications for the individual and ...
Investigation into the immediate effect of ankle taping on temporal spatial gait parameters and affected ankle kinematics in ambulant adult hemiplegic patients
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ABSTRACT - BACKGROUND:
Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) are considered as the most suitable lower limb orthosis to correct gait deficits related to ankle instability. AFOs are recommended ...
The effect of gluteal taping on gait in ambulant adults with hemiplegia
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)
Introduction
Decreased hip extension in the paretic leg is a common impairment after stroke. Gluteal
taping was introduced as a technique that helped in increasing hip extension of the paretic
leg, and step length in ...
COPD patients in the northern suburbs of the Western Cape Metropole hospitalised due to acute exacerbation : baseline study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Acute exacerbation is an important event of COPD as it causes significant disability and
mortality. Especially repeated hospitalisation of patients with acute exacerbation has been
associated with reduce ...
The impact of functional electrical stimulation to the lower leg after a single botulinum toxin injection in children with a spastic equinus gait due to cerebral palsy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common neurological condition seen in children which results in
childhood disability. Damage to the developing brain results in abnormal muscle tone and
decreased force generation, which leads ...
The effectiveness of a caregiver support programme to address the needs of primary caregivers of stroke patients in a low socio economic community
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)
Stroke is a difficult condition to manage because of the complex nature of its effects.
Caregivers are therefore, crucial in providing ongoing care for the stroke patient at home.
Caregivers experience considerable strain ...
Physiotherapeutic management of acute ankle sprains : a survey of clinical practice in the Western Cape and comparison thereof to evidence based guidelines
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Ankle sprains are reportedly the most common lower limb injury amongst active
individuals.
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate whether treatment interventions
employed by physiotherapists ...
Survival and health related quality of life of patients 12 months following discharge from an adult surgical intensive care unit
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)
Objectives: This study forms part of a baseline study conducted on patients admitted to
an adult surgical ICU between June and October 2003. The survival rate and health
related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients 12months ...
Evidence-based physiotherapeutic management for knee osteoarthritis: A knowledge translation study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
Background: Evidence for the effectiveness of physiotherapeutic interventions in the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA) is synthesised in the current clinical guidelines (CGs), providing clinicians with readily accessible ...
Low back pain and front foot hip joint kinematics in Western Province first league fast bowlers
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Aim: The aim of the study was to improve understanding of the hip joint kinematics in cricket
fast bowlers and to ascertain whether a relationship exists between hip joint biomechanical
parameters, ...