Browsing Research Articles (Physiotherapy) by Title
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Accuracy of clinical neurological examination in diagnosing lumbo-sacral radiculopathy : a systematic literature review
(BioMed Central, 2017-02-23)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Lumbar radiculopathy remains a clinical challenge among primary care clinicians in both assessment and diagnosis. This often leads to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment of patients ...
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Approaches toward learning in physiotherapy
(AOSIS Publishing, 2013-11-11)The aim of this study was to investigate the approaches toward learning of undergraduate Physiotherapy students in a PBl module to enhance facilitation of learning at the Stellenbosch University, Division of Physiotherapy ...
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Are lifestyle cardiovascular disease risk factors associated with pre-hypertension in 15–18 years rural Nigerian youth? : a cross sectional study
(BioMed Central, 2015-11)Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a public health concern worldwide. Hypertensive heart disease is predominant in Nigeria. To effectively reduce CVD in Nigeria, the prevalence of, and factors associated with, ...
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Benefits of curriculum renewal : the Stellenbosch University physiotherapy experience
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2014-10)Background. Driven by a changing healthcare environment, the Division of Physiotherapy (Stellenbosch University) reduced core content and adopted a multimodal approach to teaching and learning. The benefits of curriculum ...
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Biomechanical risk factors associated with iliotibial band syndrome in runners : a systematic review
(BioMed Central, 2015-11)Background Iliotibial band syndrome is the second most common running injury. A gradual increase in its occurrence has been noted over the past decade. This may be related to the increasing number of runners worldwide. ...
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Clinical educators' self-reported personal and professional development after completing a short course in undergraduate clinical supervision at Stellenbosch University
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2013-05)Background. In 2007, a Supervision Course in Undergraduate Clinical Supervision was developed at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. The target group was inter-professional ...
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Clinical practice guidelines for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain in primary healthcare : a systematic review
(BioMed Central, 2017-01-05)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Up-to-date, high quality, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) that are applicable for primary healthcare are vital to optimize services for the population with chronic musculoskeletal ...
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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the South African Pain Catastrophizing Scale (SA-PCS) among patients with fibromyalgia
(BioMed Central, 2012-11)Background: Pain catastrophization has recently been recognized as a barrier to the healthy development of physical functioning among chronic pain patients. Levels of pain catastrophization in chronic pain patients ...
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Deriving criteria by which to determine core curriculum content : a high engagement process
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2014-10)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background. During curriculum revision, an important task is identifying a core curriculum. Deciding what criteria to use to determine core content is crucial and impacts on graduate outcomes and patient ...
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The development of a clinical management algorithm for early physical activity and mobilization of critically ill patients : synthesis of evidence and expert opinion and its translation into practice
(Sage publishers, 2011-04)Objective: To facilitate knowledge synthesis and implementation of evidence supporting early physical activity and mobilization of adult patients in the intensive care unit and its translation into practice, we developed ...
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Development of a cost effective three-dimensional posture analysis tool : validity and reliability
(BioMed Central, 2013-12)Background: The lack of clear understanding of the association between sitting posture and adolescent musculoskeletal pain, might reflect invalid and/or unreliable posture measurement instruments. The psychometric properties ...
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Does a problem-based learning approach benefit students as they enter their clinical training years? : lecturers’ and students’ perceptions
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2014-10)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This paper presents the findings of a study completed to establish the differences between the lecturers’ and students’ perceptions of a hybrid problem-based learning (PBL) approach in successfully ...
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The effect of a workstation chair and computer screen height adjustment on neck and upper back musculoskeletal pain and sitting comfort in office workers
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015-11-10)ENGLISH SUMMARY : 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 office workers. ...
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The effectiveness of a chair intervention in the workplace to reduce musculoskeletal symptoms : a systematic review
(BioMed Central, 2012-08)Background: Prolonged sitting has been associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction. For desk workers, workstation modifications frequently address the work surface and chair. Chairs which can prevent abnormal strain of ...
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Ergonomic chair intervention : effect on chronic upper quadrant dysfunction, disability and productivity in female computer workers
(AOSIS Publishing, 2014)ENGLISH SUMMARY : AIM: To compare the effect of two ergonomic chairs on upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain and tension, disability and productivity among female computer workers in the office workplace. METHODS: A series ...
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Evaluation of clinical sites used for training undergraduate physiotherapy students : factors that may impact on learning
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2014-10)Background. Clinical education forms an integral part of the training of undergraduate healthcare students. Clinical learning and education can be influenced by a number of factors. Objectives. To evaluate clinical ...
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Experiences of patients and service providers with out-patient rehabilitation services in a rehabilitation centre in the Western Cape Province
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015-12)Background: Rehabilitation is important for persons with disabilities as it contributes to their sense of autonomy, self-worth and social participation, and improves their quality of life. Improving the quality of ...
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Exploring the impact of wheelchair design on user function in a rural South African setting
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015-06)Background: Wheelchairs provide mobility that can enhance function and community integration. Function in a wheelchair is influenced by wheelchair design. Objectives: To explore the impact of wheelchair design on user ...
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Home-based rehabilitation : physiotherapy student and client perspectives
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2016-05)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background. Home-based rehabilitation (HBR) in under-resourced areas in a primary healthcare (PHC) context exposes students to the real-life situations of their clients. There is a scarcity of literature ...
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Integrating evidence-based principles into the undergraduate physiotherapy research methodology curriculum : reflections on a new approach
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2014-10)Background. The research methodology module was reviewed as part of the overall revision of the undergraduate physiotherapy curriculum of Stellenbosch University. This created an ideal platform from which to assess how to ...