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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, ...
Knee joint kinematics during the landing phase of the double leg jump in athletes with chronic groin pain
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)
ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Groin injuries are one of the most frequently occurring lower limb injuries, accounting for 5-28% of all sports-related injuries. Groin injuries have a significant morbidity rate and have ...
Determining and comparing the activity requirements and participation experiences of Xhosa Women with stroke in relation to life roles in rural and urban environments
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)
ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Stroke impacts on a person’s body function, performance in meaningful activities and participation in life roles. The complex health transition in South Africa has seen a rise in the incidences ...
The vulnerability of adolescents participating in rugby and football in Dubai, UAE, to exertional heat illness
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)
ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background:
Regular appropriate physical activity for children and adolescents are needed to improve and maintain health. There are several risk factors for developing exertional heat illness (EHI), which ...
The effects of a lung recruitment manoeuvre before extubation on pulmonary function after coronary artery bypass surgery
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Aim: The aim of this study is to determine if the addition of a pre-extubation recruitment
manoeuvre to standard care is safe and will improve lung compliance and subsequent
PaO2/FiO2 (PF ratio) after ...
The effect of a therapeutic early mobility position on the haemodynamic stability in a critically ill patient population.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction
Bed rest is routinely prescribed during critical illness which leads to significant inactivity in an adult critically ill population. Survivors will possibly encounter difficulties in their ...
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 ...
Perception of physiotherapy care in a surgical ICU : the patients’ perspectives
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Physiotherapy practice in the intensive care unit (ICU) is changing. Early
mobilisation programmes are included and prioritised. Methods and measures to assess
physiotherapy effectiveness ...
Hip and pelvis kinematics during a stork test in sports participants with unilateral adductor related groin pain
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction
Groin pain is one of the three most prevalent injuries obtained in sports such as soccer;
Australian Rule football; Rugby Leagues and Ice Hockey. Research on the hip and pelvis
biomechanics ...
Asymmetry in hip, knee and ankle kinematics in cyclists with chronic unilateral patellofemoral pain
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Cycling has grown in popularity over the last number of years and the nature of the
sport has led to a high incidence of overuse injuries such as patellofemoral pain (PFP). With
patellofemoral ...