Browsing Research Articles (Physiotherapy) by Title
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
Effect of corticosteroid injections versus physiotherapy on pain, shoulder range of motion and shoulder function in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome : a systematic review and meta-analysis
(AOSIS Publishing, 2016)Background: Subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. Limited research has been conducted into the efficacy of corticosteroid injections (CSIs) compared to physiotherapy in ... -
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
(BioMed Central, 2018-01-16)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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effectiveness of exercise in office workers with neck pain : a systematic review and meta-analysis
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)Background: Non-specific neck pain is a common health problem of global concern for office workers. This systematic review ascertained the latest evidence for the effectiveness of therapeutic exercise versus no therapeutic ... -
The effectiveness of Schroth exercises in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis : a systematic review and meta-analysis
(AOSIS, 2019)Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is one of the most common structural spinal deformities in adolescents, becoming apparent around the time of puberty. Schroth scoliosis-specific exercises have demonstrated ... -
Effects on health and process outcomes of physiotherapist-led orthopaedic triage for patients with musculoskeletal disorders : a systematic review of comparative studies
(BioMed Central, 2020-10-10)Background: Physiotherapist-led (PT-led) orthopaedic triage is an evolving model of care for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Objectives for this study were to establish the current evidence body on the impact ... -
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 ... -
An electromyographic study of abdominal muscle activity in children with spastic cerebral palsy
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)Background: Inadequate knowledge in the recruitment patterns of abdominal muscles in individuals with spastic-type cerebral palsy (STCP). Objectives: To determine whether there is any difference between the neuromuscular ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
