Research Articles (Physiotherapy)
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Rehabilitation needs in individuals with knee OA in rural Western Cape, South Africa : an exploratory qualitative study
(Cambridge University Press, 2020)Background: Current clinical practice guidelines have suggested that each individual with knee osteoarthritis (OA) should receive three core treatments from their health care provider. These core treatments comprise of ... -
Pre-frailty factors in community-dwelling 40–75 year olds : opportunities for successful ageing
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-03-06)Background: There is little known about pre-frailty attributes or when changes which contribute to frailty might be detectable and amenable to change. This study explores pre-frailty and frailty in independent ... -
The efficacy of kinesiology taping for improving gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy : a systematic review
(AOSIS, 2018)Background: Kinesiology taping is an increasingly popular technique used as an adjunct to physiotherapy intervention for children with cerebral palsy (CP), but as yet we do not have a review of the available evidence as ... -
Suitability of "guidelines for screening of prosthetic candidates : lower limb" for the Eastern Cape, South Africa: a qualitative study
(AOSIS, 2018)Background: Major lower limb amputation has a severe impact on functional mobility. Mobility can be salvaged with a prosthesis, but this is not always the best option. It is often difficult to decide whether to refer someone ... -
Choreographing life-experiences of balance control in people with Parkinson’s disease
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-02-10)Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder. Reduced balance is one of the cardinal symptoms of PD, predisposing people living with PD to experience difficulties with the execution of ... -
There’s more to weaning than just the lungs
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Reliability of ultrasonic diaphragm thickness measurement in mechanically ventilated infants and children : a pilot study
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2018)Background: Diaphragmatic atrophy in mechanically ventilated infants and children may be due to ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction, which could lead to extubation failure. Ultrasound may be used as a means by ... -
Exercise-based rehabilitation for major non-communicable diseases in low-resource settings : a scoping review
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2019)Introduction: While there is substantial evidence for the benefits of exercise-based rehabilitation in the prevention and management of non-communicable disease (NCD) in high-resource settings, it is not evident that these ... -
Fall history and associated factors among adults living with HIV-1 in the Cape Winelands, South Africa : an exploratory investigation
(Oxford University Press, 2019)Background. People with HIV-1 (PWH) exhibit a high fall incidence and increased fracture risk. As little is known about fall frequency and associated factors in PWH residing in lower-middle-income countries (LMIC), we ... -
An innovative method for clinical practice guideline contextualisation for chronic musculoskeletal pain in the South African context
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019)Background: Clinical guidelines produced in developed nations may not be appropriate in resource-constrained environments, due to differences in cultural, societal, economic and policy contexts. The purpose of this article ... -
The postural stability of children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders during one-leg stance : a feasibility study
(AOSIS, 2018)Background: Postural control may be impaired in children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). The study assessed the protocol feasibility in terms of (1) recruiting children with FASD in a rural, small town; (2) ... -
Effect of exercise versus cognitive behavioural therapy or no intervention on anxiety, depression, fitness and quality of life in adults with previous methamphetamine dependency : a systematic review
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019)Background: Methamphetamine (MA) is a highly addictive psychostimulant used by approximately 52 million people worldwide. Chronic MA abuse leads to detrimental physiological and neurological changes, as well as increases ... -
Health assessments and screening tools for adults experiencing homelessness : a systematic review
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019-07-24)Background: Homelessness is increasing globally. It results in poorer physical and mental health than age matched people living in permanent housing. Better information on the health needs of people experiencing homelessness ... -
An innovative method for clinical practice guideline contextualisation for chronic musculoskeletal pain in the South African context
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019-06-28)Background: Clinical guidelines produced in developed nations may not be appropriate in resource-constrained environments, due to differences in cultural, societal, economic and policy contexts. The purpose of this article ... -
A South African experience in applying the Adopt–Contextualise–Adapt framework to stroke rehabilitation clinical practice guidelines
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019-06-06)Background: Clinical practice guideline (CPG) activity has escalated internationally in the last 20 years, leading to increasingly sophisticated methods for CPG developers and implementers. Despite this, there remains a ... -
Correlation of the self-reported Leeds assessment of neuropathic symptoms and signs score, clinical neurological examination and MR imaging in patients with lumbo-sacral radiculopathy
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019-05-30)Background: Lumbo-sacral radiculopathy (LSR) is a common musculoskeletal disorder for which patients seek medical care and referrals for advanced imaging. However, accurate diagnosis remains challenging. Neuropathic pain ... -
Building capacity for development and implementation of clinical practice guidelines
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2017)Robust, reliable and transparent methodologies are necessary to ensure that clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) meet international criteria. In South Africa (SA) and other low- and middle-income countries, upskilling and ... -
A systematic review protocol on the effectiveness of therapeutic exercises utilised by physiotherapists to improve function in patients with burns
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2017)Background: Therapeutic exercises play a crucial role in the management of burn injuries. The broad objective of this review is to systematically evaluate the effectiveness, safety and applicability to low-income countries ... -
Learning styles of physiotherapists : a systematic scoping review
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019-01-03)Background: Understanding students’ learning styles, and modifying teaching styles and material accordingly, is an essential to delivering quality education. Knowing more about the learning styles of physiotherapy learners ... -
The development of an evidence-based clinical checklist for the diagnosis of anterior knee pain
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)Background: Anterior knee pain (AKP) or patellofemoral pain syndrome is common and may limit an individual’s ability to perform common activities of daily living such as stair climbing and prolonged sitting. The diagnosis ...
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