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Masters Degrees (Physiotherapy)
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The effect of an evidence-based management plan on upper limb and trunk lymphoedema, function and quality of life in breast cancer survivors : a series of N=1 studies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Introduction: Breast cancer-related lymphoedema is a chronic, degenerative disease for which there is no cure, and which requires lifelong monitoring and management. Breast cancer-related upper limb and ... -
The perspectives of occupational health nurse practitioners, employed at a national retail company in South Africa, regarding their management of employees with low back pain
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Background: Low Back Pain (LBP) is a global healthcare problem prevalent in working age people. Disabling LBP affects a small percentage of people with LBP but can have extensive economic implications for ... -
The concept of pain in children attending primary schools in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Background: Children’s concept of pain can be described as how they understand what pain is, what the function of pain is and what biological processes underpin pain. The concept of pain not only influences ... -
Describing the rehabilitation workforce capacity data in the public sector of three rural provinces in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Background: Rehabilitation capacity resources are limited or sometimes may be missing completely in low- and middle-income countries. Workforce is intricately linked with all the other health system ... -
The outcomes of an interdisciplinary program for refugee survivors of torture and war trauma in Kenya
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Background: Higher incidences of torture and war trauma have been reported by refugees from Sub-Saharan Africa in comparison to other regions of the world. Exposure to torture and war trauma results in ... -
Determining what rehabilitation information people obtained during major lower extremity amputation (rehabilitation) in the Nelson Mandela Bay Health District setting
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Background: Undergoing major lower extremity amputation is mostly an overwhelming and life-altering experience. A person with an amputation has to accept losing a body part and adapting to a life of being ... -
Measuring exercise capacity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is recommended to be essential in the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients. PR consists of a multidisciplinary approach including ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices of health care practitioners towards urinary incontinence management
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Urinary incontinence affects women of all ages, with a global prevalence of 25-45%, and a prevalence in South Africa of 27.5-35.4%. Prevalence rates are increasing, contributing to an increased economic ... -
Evaluation of sport-related concussion factors at baseline in a cohort of collegiate Rugby Union players
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Background: Sport-related concussion (SRC) has become a growing concern across all sporting types, specifically in full contact sports such as Rugby Union. Baseline screening for SRC, with the addition ... -
Balance in recreational/non-professional dancers with snapping hip : a cross-sectional study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Snapping hip (SH) or coxa sultans is a common condition amongst the dance population. The symptoms are insidious and often ignored until it becomes painful or problematic. Hip muscle weakness is a common ... -
The predictive validity of Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination versus prechtl’s general movement assessment with the Motor optimality score on gross motor outcomes in high-risk infants at 12-15 months corrected age : a descriptive study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: BACKGROUND: Advances in neonatal and maternal care have caused an increase in survival rate of high-risk infants, however with increased risk for developing adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes such as ... -
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 ...
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