Browsing Masters of Science - Msc (Physiotherapy) by Author "Phillips, Julie"
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Awareness of physiotherapy interventions among pregnant females in antenatal clinics, Buffalo city municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Sajan, Merly (2013)Aim: The aim of the study was to to explore women’s awareness and use of antenatal services at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital. Objectives: The specific objectives were to determine the awareness of physiotherapy interventions ... -
A combination of a physiotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of non-specific chronic lower back pain: A systematic review
Pretorius, Tammy-Lee (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Evidence indicates that the current physiotherapy management of patients with chronic non-specific LBP only offers moderate benefit. Combined treatment programmes, addressing body as well as the mind, shows promising ... -
Cumulative incidence of musculoskeletal injuries among student dancers at Tshwane University of Technology
Magida (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Dance movements requires explosive power, sustained effort and both local and general endurance. Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) are the most frequent medical problems among dancers in ballet, which is partly owing to ... -
A descriptive of the factors influencing the implementation of rugby injury prevention strategies in Nairobi, Kenya
Lamech, Francis Bogonko (University of the Western Cape, 2013)Background: Rugby is one of the most popular sports in the world second to football. Many researchers have recommended different rugby injury prevention strategies that can drastically reduce injury incidences in rugby if ... -
Epidemiology of and challenges experienced by individuals surviving a traumatic spinal cord injury with community reintegration in Tanzania
Swai, Joseph (University of the Western Cape, 2018)A traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) often occurs unexpectedly and causes considerable disability. This condition requires specialized care that is delivered in a time sensitive manner. Data on the incidence, causes, ... -
The epidemiology of soccer injuries sustained in a season of a professional soccer team in South Africa
Naidoo, Marc Anton (2007)Literature has described soccer as the most popular sporting code in the world. South Africa heralds a registry of 1.8 million players. The purpose of the study was to conduct a detailed analysis of soccer injuries sustained ... -
Factors associated with football injuries in Malawi : implications for physiotherapy intervention
Mughogho, Anderson (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Physiotherapists are part of the medical team involved in prevention and management of football injuries in Malawi. However, in Malawi no physiotherapist is currently involved in prevention and management of football ... -
Factors associated with injuries in road-runners at a local athletic club
Hendricks, Candice (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Across the world, physical inactivity was found to be associated with cardiovascular and chronic diseases of lifestyle which often leads to an increased rate of various physical disabilities and premature death. To combat ... -
Factors associated with participation in physical activity among adults with hypertension in Kigali, Rwanda
Umuvandimwe, Bernardin (2011)Hypertension is one of the most common non-communicable diseases, and it is the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases, death and disability worldwide, especially in developing countries. Physical activity has been ... -
Factors associated with physical activity levels among older adults in selected institutions in Southern Province of Rwanda
Kanyoni, Maurice (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The size of the elderly population both in numbers and proportions of the whole world is increasing rapidly. The increase in the number of elderly people in the world will exert a big impact on health and social services. ... -
Factors associated with sports injuries among first division female soccer players in Rwanda
Niyonsenga, Jean Damascene (University of the Western Cape, 2011)The aim of this study was to establish the factors associated with sports injuries among first division Rwandan female soccer players. Conclusion: Advocacy about the safety and improvement of Rwandan female soccer through ... -
The factors influencing community reintegration of traumatic spinal cord injury patients in a South African population
Olckers, Meghan Leigh (The University of the Western Cape, 2017)A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating condition and is associated with permanent disability and decreased life expectancy (Rahimi-Movaghar et al., 2013). Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (TSCI) as the name implies occurs ... -
Factors influencing utilisation of postnatal services in Mulago and Mengo Hospitals Kampala, Uganda
Nankwanga, Annet (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Maternal and child-health and health education are three major concerns of public health organisations and researchers throughout the world. Health education for mothers is a strategy many countries have adopted to improve ... -
Factors related to sport preferences among youth with physical disability in Rwanda
Barayagwiza, Pierre (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Sport participation can play a vital role in enhancing life of youth with physical disabilities. This is because of the rehabilitative influence sport can have not only on the physical body but also on rehabilitating people ... -
Guidelines in designing a warm up program for the prevention of playing related musculoskeletal disorder among instrumentalists
Ajidahun, Adedayo Tunde (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Playing related musculoskeletal disorder (PRMD) is common among instrumentalists, professionals, amateurs and music students with a prevalence ranging from 39-47% with an impact on playing and performance. This is synonymous ... -
The health related quality of life of refugees with disabilities in Zambia
Davie, Mulenga (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study attests to the fact that disability is an issue in conflict-affected populations, in particular refugees. Refugees with disabilities living in Mayukwayukwa refugee camp also have poor HRQOL similar to other ... -
High school girls' perceptions of environmental and social support for physical activity
Liliane, Kirenga Bamurange (University of the Western Cape, 2010)According to the World Health Organization (WHO), physical inactivity or sedentary life is one of the leading causes of the major non-communicable diseases, which contributes to the global burden of diseases, death and ... -
Medical doctors physical activity patterns and their advice about chronic diseases of lifestyle risk reduction in Tanzania
Wallace, Karuguti M. (2010)Chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDL) are on a raising trend in the world regardless of age,economic class or geographical location of a population. The mortality rate associated with CDL is alarmingly among the highest ... -
Medical doctors physical activity patterns and their advice about chronic diseases of lifestyle risk reduction in Tanzania
Karuguti, M. Wallace (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDL) are on a raising trend in the world regardless of age, economic class or geographical location of a population. The mortality rate associated with CDL is alarmingly among the highest ... -
Participation restrictions and vocational needs amongst persons with a lower limb amputation in Cape Town, South Africa
Wing, Yu Tak (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 ...