Browsing Department of Physiotherapy by Issue Date
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Prevalence and impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life among adult Kigali women
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Urinary incontinence has already been identified worldwide for years as a health problem affecting essentially women, which can interfere with their overall quality of life. However in Rwanda, this problem has yet not been ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Met and unmet palliative care needs for people living with HIV/AIDS in selected areas in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The aim of this study was to investigate met and unmet palliative care needs for people living with HIV/AIDS in selected areas in Rwanda. The achieve this aim, the study, firstly, identified the palliative care needs of ... -
Determining the effects of a short-term physical activity intervention programme on body mass index, blood pressure, pulse rate and percentage body fat among high school learners
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Physical inactivity is recognised as a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Current recommendations for participation in physical activity are ... -
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. ... -
Health promotion needs of stroke patients accessing community health centres in the metropole region of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in most societies. Individuals with physical disabilities are at risk of secondary complications due to the impact of the disability, which may be ... -
Assessment and treatment choices of physiotherapists treating non-specific low back pain in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The aim of this study was to determine assessment and treatment choices of physiotherapists treating non-specific low back pain in Rwanda. The main objectives were to identify the common types of low back pain treated by ... -
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 ... -
Epidemiology of and risk factors for falls among the community-dwelling elderly people in selected districts of Umutara Province, Republic of Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Falls among elderly people have been identified as a significant and serious medical problem confronting a growing number of older people. Falls have been found to be a leading cause of disability, distress, admission to ... -
Health risk behaviours among black adolescent females in the Strand: A mixed- method investigation
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)In South Africa there are currently 44.8 million people under the age of 20 years accounting for approximately 44% of the total South African population. Literature has indicated a number of lifestyle behaviors which account ... -
The physical needs of the elderly with regard to physiotherapy services in the Livingstone District, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The purpose of this study was to identify the physical needs of the elderly with regard to physiotherapy services in the Livingstone district in Zambia. The objectives were to determine the knowledge of the elderly on the ... -
Knowledge of stroke among hypertensive patients in selected hospitals in the Tanga region, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Lack of knowledge about stroke in general and specific knowledge of the risk factors, signs, and symptoms of stroke results in the late presentation of patients at hospital. The aim of this study was to determine the ... -
Barriers experienced by parents/caregivers of children with clubfoot deformity attending specific clinics in Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Clubfoot is the most common congenital structural deformity that leads to physical impairments in children in many poor developing countries. Inadequately treated or neglected clubfoot has been found to be a common cause ... -
An investigation into the physiotherapy management of neck pain at the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Neck pain is a common health problem affecting the general population and it can be associated with significant activity limitation, It contributes to a number of lost work days and high costs in its management. The purpose ... -
Prevalence of physical inactivity among school going adolescents in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2006-11)In developing economies and specifically Sub-Saharan Africa physical inactivity has been identified as a risk factor along with tobacco use -
The epidemiology of soccer injuries sustained in a season of a professional soccer team in South Africa
(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 ... -
The attitudes of physiotherapists in Gaborone and Ramotswa, Botswana, towards treating people living with HIV/AIDS
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Physiotherapists are increasingly treating peole living with HIV/AIDS. However, there is little information which has been reported on their attitudes in providing treatment to people with HIV/AIDS or what facilitates ... -
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 ...