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Neck pain amongst high school learners in the Gauteng province
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain is rising in adolescents and this may be due to new information technology leading to increased computer use, involving repetitive movements and static postures. Adolescent neck pain ... -
Neck pain amongst high school learners in the Gauteng province
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain is rising in adolescents and this may be due to new information technology leading to increased computer use, involving repetrive movements and static postures. Adolescent neck pain ... -
The need for physiotherapy support for teachers in inclusive education for the inclusion of learners with physical disabilities in selected schools in Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The purpose of the study was to explore the need for physiotherapy support for teachers in selected inclusive schools in Zambia. The study aimed to determine teachers skills and teachers attitudes as they included learners ... -
Occupation-related low back pain and functional activities of mineworkers from Solwezi District, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Low back pain (LBP) injury rates have been increasing over the years in the mining industry due to the physical nature of the work. It has been ranked among the most common occupational health problems worldwide, and ... -
The Outcomes and Impact of a Postgraduate Physiotherapy Master's Programme on Research and Clinical Practice in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The past decade has seen a growth in Physiotherapy schools offering postgraduate programmes in South Africa. The Republic of South Africa assists other African countries like Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Zambia in ... -
Paradox of risk: sexuality and HIV/AIDS among young people with physical disabilities in Nyanga, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The current study aimed to describe the paradox of risk through an exploration of the experiences and perceptions of sexuality and HIV/AIDS among physically disabled young people in Nyanga, South Africa. This is against ... -
Paradox of risk: sexuality and HIV/AIDS among young people with physical disabilities in Nyanga, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)There is also assumption, that physically disabled young people do not experience challenges in expressing their sexuality and accessing HIV/AIDS prevention services, to the same extent as other disability groups such as ... -
Parent/caregiver satisfaction with physiotherapy services for children with cerebral palsy: an explorative qualitative study at the cerebral palsy clinic in Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The extent to which customers are satified with the care they receive from the health professionals has been an important area of interest for researchers, managers and health care workers. The physiotherapy cerebral palsy ... -
Participation restrictions and vocational needs amongst persons with a lower limb amputation in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Vocational rehabilitation relates to rehabilitating a person with an amputation back into actively participating in society. Although vocational rehabilitation is important, before it can be implemented, the participation ... -
Participation restrictions of stroke patients living in the community at selected community health centres in the Metropole Districts in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally and the consequences on human and economic health are of major concern. The aim of this study was to determine and explore the participation restrictions experienced by ... -
Patient satisfaction with physiotherapy services for low back pain at selected hospitals in Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Patient satisfaction is one of the indicators of the quality of care being given to the users of a service. It can also be used as benchmarks for ensuring the delivery of quality physiotherapy services in health facilities. ... -
People with disabilities and service providers’ experiences of community based rehabilitation in Rwanda
(2009)Background: Globally the number of people with disabilities (PWDs) is escalating especially in developing countries. Different approaches and strategies have been used to care for PWDs but could not meet their expectations. ... -
The perceived attitudes, knowledge and barriers towards evidence-based practice (EBP) amongst physiotherapists in the United Republic of Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)There has recently been an increased pressure in all-healthcare disciplines to provide interventions that are scientific, safe, efficient and cost-effective. Evidence-based practice is said to be the current best approach ... -
Perceived benefits of, barriers and helpful cues to physical activity among tertiary institution students in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)According to literature, particularly from data obtained from the World Health Organisation, physical inactivity or sedentarism is one of the leading causes of the major non-communicable diseases, which contributes ... -
Perceived constraints to physical activity among paramedical institution students in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Research has clearly shown that all individuals will benefit from regular physical activity. Unfortunately, young adults including college and university students are not physically active on a regular basis worldwide. In ... -
Perceived needs and experiences of informal caregivers of adult stroke survivors post discharge in Lusaka
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)stroke is a serious health problem in both developing and developed countries. lt is estimated that more than one-half of stroke survivors are left with residue disabilities that require assistance with activities of daily ... -
Perceptions among caregivers and physiotherapists on the importance of chest physiotherapy in asthmatic children attending hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Childhood asthma is one of the commonest chronic respiratory conditions in developed communities. Chest physiotherapy has traditionally been one of the interventions used mainly after an attack and for a relatively ... -
Perceptions and expectations of patients regarding a new rehabilitation model to encompass the vision of the new health plan 2030
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)People with disabilities face many challenges. Some are made to feel inferior by others because of their physical or mental disabilities. Primary healthcare described by the Alma Ata Declaration as "health for all", is a ... -
Perceptions and experiences of health professionals Regarding conservative management of osteoarthritis at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Osteoarthritis (OA) is the major cause of pain and disability in the elderly, as well as people younger than the age of 45. Research reported the importance of conservative management of OA in the early stages, as it has ... -
Perceptions and experiences of health professionals regarding conservative management of Osteoarthritis at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Osteoarthritis (OA) is the major cause of pain and disability in the elderly, as well as people younger than the age of 45. Research reported the importance of conservative management of OA in the early stages, as it has ...