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The prevalence and management of low back pain among high school children in Nyamasheke District, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Low back pain among high school children is perceived to be uncommon in the clinic setting. However, previous studies have suggested that it may be an important and increasing problem to be managed in this age group. The ...
The epidemiology of, and risk factors to soccer related injuries among male high school student soccer players in Kigali, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world with 270 million active soccer players. Among all sports, soccer causes many injuries in high school players. Soccer injuries are due to the influence of intrinsic risk factors ...
Epidemiology and management of basketball related injuries in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Basketball continues to increase in popularity worldwide as a participation sport at all levels of play, from recreational to professional. Each year, more than 1.6 million basketball-related injuries are treated in ...
Peripheral neuropathy and quality of life of adults living with HIV/AIDS in Rulindo District in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a common neurological complication occurring in the asymptomatic and symptomatic stages of human immune deficiency virus (HIV) infection. The pain and other symptoms caused by PN can impair ...
Factors related to sport preferences among youth with physical disability in Rwanda
(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 ...
Factors associated with participation in physical activity among adults with hypertension in Kigali, Rwanda
(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 ...
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. ...
Physical activity levels and hypertension among University employees in Kigali-Rwanda
(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 ...
Factors associated with sports injuries among first division female soccer players in Rwanda
(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 ...
A Survey of perceived disability and contributing risk factors to work-related low back pain amongst nurses in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Nursing is worldwide regarded as a high risk occupation for the development of work-related low back pain (WRLBP). LBP is one of the most common causes of disability, creating an important socio-economic problem in modern ...