Browsing Masters of Science - Msc (Physiotherapy) by Author "Phillips, Julie"
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Perceptions of the physical activity and exercise promotion and prescription content of the undergraduate physiotherapy curriculum at a selected university in the Western Cape, South Africa
Paleker, Amierah (University of the Western Cape, 2023)The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that non-communicable diseases are increasing at an alarming rate, leading to an increase in mortality and disability. A lack of physical activity is a global problem, but if ... -
Physical activity after spinal cord injury: exploring experiences in the Cape Metropolitan area
Martin, Brent (The University of the Western Cape, 2017)A spinal cord injury (SCI) is an acquired injury, by which damage to the spinal cord causes complete or partial neurological impairment. The major causes of premature death after a spinal cord injury have been documented ... -
Physical activity levels and hypertension among University employees in Kigali-Rwanda
Banyangiriki, Jacques (2009)Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases worldwide. There is evidence of the rising incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases of lifestyle in developing countries. Physical activity has been regarded ... -
Physical activity levels and hypertension among university employees in Kigali-Rwanda
Banyangiriki, Jacques (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Hypertension is the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases worldwide. There is evidence of the rising incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases of lifestyle m developing countries. Physical activity has been regarded ... -
Physical inactivity: A health risk behaviour among adult women in Kigali, Rwanda
Kagwiza, Jeanne N. (University of the Western Cape, 2003)There is evidence of the rising incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases of lifestyle in developing countries. It is estimated that by 2020 chronic diseases of lifestyle in Sub-Saharan Africa will be almost 50% of the ... -
The relationship between exposure time and injury incidence in youth footballers at a South African youth football academy
Meder, Ian (University of the Western Cape, 2013)Background : Football is reportedly the most popular team sport among youth participants in South Africa. However, the epidemiology of injury occurrence in youth football in South Africa has not been fully researched. ln ... -
The understanding of health promotion among youth attending secondary schools in rural settings
Hess, Brent (University of the Western Cape, 2017)Background: Several chronic health conditions that previously manifested in adulthood are now increasingly being identified in young people. Various health risk behaviours established during youth results in chronic diseases ...