Browsing Research Articles (Physiotherapy) by Title
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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 ... -
Falls in people living with HIV : a scoping review
(BMJ Open, 2020-11)Objectives: Recent research has indicated seemingly increased propensity for falls and accelerated bone demineralisation in people living with HIV (PLWH). We aim to map out the extent and nature of existing research ... -
Functional outcome of stroke inpatients according to human immunodeficiency virus status : a feasibility study
(AOSIS, 2020)Background: Stroke in human immunodeficiency virus positive (HIV+) individuals is becoming an increasing concern. Being significantly younger than typical stroke patients, the impact of functional challenges on quality of ... -
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 ... -
High prevalence and clustering of modifiable CVD risk factors among rural adolescents in southwest Nigeria : implication for grass root prevention
(BioMed Central, 2015-07)Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an immense global problem with serious economic and social consequences. Modifiable risk factors for CVD have been identified internationally in adolescents where early intervention ... -
Home-based rehabilitation : physiotherapy student and client perspectives
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2016-05)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background. Home-based rehabilitation (HBR) in under-resourced areas in a primary healthcare (PHC) context exposes students to the real-life situations of their clients. There is a scarcity of literature ... -
Implementation of highly challenging balance training for Parkinson’s disease in clinical practice : a process evaluation
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2021-02-01)Background: Process evaluations provide contextual insight into the way in which interventions are delivered. This information is essential when designing strategies to implement programs into wider clinical practice. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Integrating evidence-based principles into the undergraduate physiotherapy research methodology curriculum : reflections on a new approach
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2014-10)Background. The research methodology module was reviewed as part of the overall revision of the undergraduate physiotherapy curriculum of Stellenbosch University. This created an ideal platform from which to assess how to ... -
Intrinsic factors associated with return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015-06)Objectives: The anterior cruciate ligament is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee, with an average of only 64% of affected athletes returning to their pre-injury level of sport. Intrinsic factors associated ... -
Kinematics and temporospatial parameters during gait from inertial motion capture in adults with and without HIV : a validity and reliability study
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-07-24)Background: Inertial measurement unit (IMU)-based motion capture systems are gaining popularity for gait analysis outside laboratories. It is important to determine the performance of such systems in specific patient ... -
Knee movement patterns of injured and uninjured adolescent basketball players when landing from a jump : a case-control study
(BioMed Central, 2006-03)Background: A common knee injury mechanism sustained during basketball is landing badly from a jump. Landing is a complex task and requires good coordination, dynamic muscle control and flexibility. For adolescents whose ... -
Learning experiences of physiotherapy students during primary healthcare clinical placements
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2014-10)Background. Primary healthcare (PHC) is necessary to address the health needs of communities. It creates the opportunity for the attainment of curricular outcomes through community-based education. Appropriate learning ... -
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 ... -
Low-level laser therapy and exercise for patients with shoulder disorders in physiotherapy practice : a systematic review protocol
(BioMed Central, 2015-04-30)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Low-level laser therapy is one of the adjunct treatments of choice with exercise therapy for shoulder rehabilitation in physiotherapy clinical practices. Although previous reviews have found ... -
Mapping of a curriculum renewal journey : lessons learned
(Health & Medical Publication Group, 2014-10)A curriculum is described as an expression of educational ideas in practice.[1] It is a living document which should be adaptable to a changing environment. When faced with specific contextual challenges that required ... -
Objective impairments of gait and balance in adults living with HIV-1 infection : a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
(BioMed Central, 2017-08-01)Background: Gait and balance deficits are reported in adults with HIV infection and are associated with reduced quality of life. Current research suggests an increased fall-incidence in this population, with fall rates ... -
Patient perspectives about the healthcare of chronic musculoskeletal pain : three patient cases
(AOSIS Publishing, 2016-05)Background: Consideration of the patient’s perspective in healthcare is important because it may inform holistic and contextually relevant management strategies. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore ... -
Patients’ perceptions of recovery following a 6-week exercise intervention for the treatment of patellofemoral pain : a mixed methods study
(AOSIS, 2019)Background: Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common and complex condition. The diagnosis and causal mechanisms are not well understood and therefore the long-term prognosis tends to be poor. Exercise is currently the only ...
