Masters Degrees (Physiotherapy)
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Reference values for clinical field tests used in primary based rehabilitation : a South African case study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Clinical field tests are cheap and easily available tools that are used in primary based rehabilitation. To our knowledge, minimal data is available describing variation in values obtained ... -
Validation of an evidence-based biomechanical risk factor screening tool for patellofemoral pain
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a musculoskeletal disorder of the knee commonly known to affect active adolescent and young adult populations. Altered lower-extremity biomechanics is recognised ... -
Assessment of functional capacity in low-resource settings – adapted six-minute walk tests
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Measuring functional capacity is an important assessment tool that aids researchers and clinicians in determining the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of patients in various populations. ... -
Muscle structure, -function and physical function outcomes in ICU survivors
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The current challenge in critical care medicine is improving outcomes of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors. Many survivors experience long-lasting physical, cognitive, and mental impairments. ... -
Link between muscle function and physical function in critically ill patients
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Improvements in intensive care unit (ICU) care has led to a growing number of survivors of critical illness, but not necessarily improved quality of life. After surviving critical illness, ... -
Outlining a "low-resource setting" in the context of rehabilitation to facilitate health equity
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Global health systems are under constant pressure due to demographic transitions, epidemiological trends and limited resources. Access to rehabilitation, an acknowledged holistic intervention ... -
Perspectives and awareness of learner sedentary classroom behaviour amongst primary school teachers in Saldanha, Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Primary school learners, globally and in South Africa, spend almost half of their daylight hours at school in traditional primary school classrooms with school chairs and tables which is ... -
The effect of wearing shoes on the outcome of selected balance measures in children with typical development and with mild motor dysfunction
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Balance is a critical motor skill essential for the development of functional performance. It is complex in nature as it involves many systems, namely the motor system, sensory system and central nervous ... -
The differences in objective balance outcomes between elite female rugby players with and without a history of lateral ankle sprain
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Ankle injuries (in particular ankle sprains) are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries in rugby due to impact. Despite the high physicality of the sport, it has not deterred females ... -
Current knowledge of idiopathic scoliosis among practicing physiotherapists in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background: The knowledge of Idiopathic Scoliosis has been assessed in Poland, the United States of America (USA), and the United Kingdom (UK) and all the studies concluded that the knowledge of idiopathic ... -
Outcome measures validated for use in stroke rehabilitation in low- and middle-income countries : a systematic review
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Introduction: The use of outcome measures necessary for effective clinical practice and in order to obtain reliable results in research. The commonly used outcome measures in stroke rehabilitation was ... -
Physiotherapists awareness of bone demineralisation and falls risk in people living with HIV and their perceptions about fall risks management
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has the greatest disease burden due to HIV globally. Improved access to better antiretroviral regimens has increased numbers and longevity of people living with HIV (PLWH). ... -
Determining the nature of free will using machine learning
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background: The debate around free will has been topical for millennia. The question around free will is important in assigning agency to our decisions and actions. The definition of free will used in ... -
Patients’ perceptions of barriers and facilitators influencing ability to return to work post-stroke
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Stroke is a neurological condition that impacts on the functional ability of the individual and affects participation in everyday activities, including returning to work. The various factors ... -
Self-reported prevalence, type, severity and management of musculoskeletal injuries among high school rugby players in the Nelson Mandela Bay metropole
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: The number of rugby players and match activities has increased and heightened the risk of injuries since the introduction of Rugby’s professional status by the International Board of Rugby in ... -
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 ... -
The short-, mid- and long-term effect of back orthoses on pain and related disability in adults with non-specific, mechanical back pain : an overview of systematic reviews
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Non-specific, mechanical low back pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions that commonly results in disability in adults younger than 45 years, second only to arthritis in ... -
The trajectory of general movements from birth until 12-14 weeks corrected age in preterm infants born before 33 weeks' gestation and weighing less than 1500g : a descriptive study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Preterm infants remains a high risk group for developing neurological deficits such as cerebral palsy (CP). Early identification is important for timely intervention. Tygerberg Children’s ... -
The kinematic differences between individuals with patellofemoral pain and matched controls during a single leg squat
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common knee condition characterised by retro- or peripatellar pain. It affects 11 percent of people who consult a general practitioner for knee pain. This ... -
The influence of contextual factors on knee osteoarthritis self-management and education interventions in rural settings of the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are a global health concern, and the effect of MSK related disability is amplified in rural areas where the community members are affected by their environmental ...
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