Browsing Masters of Science - Msc (Physiotherapy) by Author "Frantz, José"
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Back pain amongst dentistry students at the University of Western Cape
Pradeep, Joseph Reejen (University of the Western Cape, 2008)Back pain has been reported to be the most common type of discomfort in all occupational groups. Studies have shown that dentists experience more neck, shoulder and back pain than practitioners in other occupational groups. ... -
The effect of occupational-related low back pain on functional activities among male manual workers in a construction company in Cape Town, South Africa
Himalowa, Simon (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Construction manual workers are at a high risk of suffering from occupational related low back pain because of high-risk activities involved and the nomadic nature of the workforce. Low back pain and its associated disability ... -
Epidemiology of soccer injuries in Rwanda: A need for physiotherapy intervention
Twizere, Janvier (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Being involved in soccer in Rwanda at both national and international level exposes soccer players to the risk of injury. The aim of this study was to identify common soccer injuries among the 1st and 2nd division soccer ... -
Health education needs among individuals with low back pain
Ng'uurah, Julius Nyagah (University of the Western Cape, 2004)The prevalence of low back pain has assumed an upsurge trend in the last five decades despite the many interventional strategies. One interventional strategy that has been unsuccessful has been patient education. Lack of ... -
The prevalence and management of low back pain among high school children in Nyamasheke District, Rwanda
Ndahimana, Paul (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 ... -
Work related neck pain amongst university administrative staff
Panwalkar, Shilpa (University of the Western Cape, 2008)This study aimed at identifying the factors contributing towards work related neck pain amongst university administrative staff, its impact on everyday life activities and in turn its prevalence. A quantitative descriptive ...