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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 hip kinematics in adult sports participants during single leg drop landing with chronic groin pain
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction-Groin injuries are among the top six most cited injuries in soccer and account for 10-18 per
cent of all injuries reported in contact sport. Groin pain can result from a variety of
pathologies, ...
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 ...
Effect of a low-cost virtual reality system on reducing pain and anxiety in adult burn injury patients during physiotherapy
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background Albeit Virtual Reality (VR) has been shown to be a useful adjunct in the reduction of pain during burn care and therapy, the current VR systems are expensive and may not be economically feasible ...
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, ...
Computer-related musculoskeletal dysfunction among adolescent school learners in the Cape Metropolitan region
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)
INTRODUCTION
Computer use has been identified as a risk factor for the development of musculoskeletal
dysfunction among children and adolescents internationally. Computer exposure has
increased in the Western Cape since ...
The aetiology of upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain in high school learners using desktop computers : a prospective study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)
The Western Cape Education Department initiated a project that aims to provide all the
learners from the province with computer access and to promote computer use in
schools. Prolonged sitting in front of computers and ...
Development and validation of an evidence based educational program for adults undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery in the United Arab Emirates
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)
Patients’ knowledge about the effectiveness of interventions is now
recognized as an important facilitator of the implementation of evidence in practice.
Evidence-based, patient education programs aim to impart knowledge ...
Neck and shoulder pain in nurses working in seven wards of Tygerberg hospital : quantifying the problem and exploring the risks
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: There is a high prevalence of musculoskeletal problems, including neck and shoulder pain (NSP) among nurses worldwide. Tygerberg hospital (TBH) is the second largest hospital in South Africa ...