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The effect of a sports-based HIVv prevention programme on HIV risk related behaviours among high school learners
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Background: The Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has become a global public health challenge amid the growing concern of adolescent risky sexual behaviour, influenced by biological and psycho-social factors. There is an ...
Development of standards for undergraduate occupational health in a physiotherapy curriculum: A case in Kenya
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Occupational health (OH) in physiotherapy is well known for addressing workrelated musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs), which are high in number according to the
available statistics (Fingerhut, Concha, Punnet, Steenland, ...
Contextual model for in-patient stroke care and rehabilitation in Malawi
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Stroke is a known health challenge for the public as it is both incapacitating and fatal to many people world over. Malawi, one of
the developing countries has stroke as the fourth leading cause of death, and is fast ...
The effect of a proprioceptive training programme on ankle injury rates in soccer players in Rwanda.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Background: Soccer is one of the most popular sports throughout the world, with more
than 270 million players estimated to be participating in 2000. Soccer results in many
injuries, with the lower extremities most commonly ...
Contextualization of a physiotherapy clinical practice guideline for stroke rehabilitation in Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Eighty five per cent of
strokes occur in developing countries, and it is estimated that the prevalence will increase
in future. Evidence based rehabilitation ...
Effectiveness of a Structured Circuit Class therapy model in stroke rehabilitation: A single blind randomized controlled trial
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Stroke is a debilitating medical and neurological condition. It is the leading cause of
adult disability worldwide. Disability from stroke covers the three key classifications of
the WHO-ICF framework on human function ...
Evaluating the feasibility of the expansion of community based rehabilitation into the physiotherapy curriculum in Ahfad University for women Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) is used internationally, to address the lack of access of People with Disabilities (PwD) to rehabilitation services. Physiotherapy is one of the rehabilitation services offered to PwDs ...
The adaptation and contextualization of the bridges stroke self-management intervention for patients living with stroke in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Many patients with stroke feel ill-prepared for discharge from stroke rehabilitation, despite having undergone extensive periods of therapy. From the available research, there is clear evidence that disease ...
Development of a policy brief to facilitate the implementation of the physical activity/sports policy in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The importance of health enhancing physical activity participation (HEPA) has always been
emphasized globally, as one of the means to reduce the risk of Non-Communicable Diseases
(NCDs) occurrence. In Africa, it is more ...
The Outcomes and Impact of a Postgraduate Physiotherapy Master's Programme on Research and Clinical Practice in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
The past decade has seen a growth in Physiotherapy schools offering postgraduate programmes in South Africa. The Republic of South Africa assists other African countries like Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Zambia in ...