Browsing Department of Physiotherapy by Subject "South Africa"
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The effect of occupational-related low back pain on functional activities among male manual workers in a construction company in Cape Town, South Africa
(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 ... -
The epidemiology of traumatic brain injury and the evaluation of the impact of in-hospital physiotherapy on morbidity at a central hospital in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) incidence is higher in sub-Saharan Africa compared to the global average. Evidence regarding TBI incidence, epidemiology, in-hospital physiotherapy management and functional outcomes of TBI ... -
Health promotion needs of youth with physical disabilities with specific reference to spinal cord injury in the Western Cape -- South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study aimed to determine health promotion needs of physically disabled youth with spinal cord injury. The study specifically explored health-related behaviours with reference to participation in physical activity and ... -
Impact of a lifestyle physical activity intervention on school going children's physical activity participation
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Associated with physical inactivity and obesity are numerous other health risks which have become a major health concern. A steady decrease in the levels of physical activity during childhood and adolescents have been noted ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, behaviours and sources of hiv/aids information among university students at two tertairy institutions in South Africa
(2009)The incidence of HIV/AIDS appears to be stabilizing in South Africa. However, it is stabilizing at an extremely high number. The South African youth are the most vulnerable to the virus with the main route of transmission ... -
Paradox of risk: sexuality and HIV/AIDS among young people with physical disabilities in Nyanga, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)There is also assumption, that physically disabled young people do not experience challenges in expressing their sexuality and accessing HIV/AIDS prevention services, to the same extent as other disability groups such as ... -
Perceptions of healthcare professionals and stroke patients regarding self-management.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world. Stroke patients often place significant cost on the health care systems, due to long periods of care. Health care professionals play a key role in ... -
Preparation of adolescent learners with down syndrome in cape metropole schools, South Africa, for transition to work
(2009)Transition from school to work entails the preparation, education and training of learners, leading to their placement in desired work situations. The right of children with disabilities to be included in ordinary schools ... -
Private sector intensive care physiotherapists profile and current practices in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Variability of profile and practices (roles) of the ICU physiotherapists exists globally. The profile and current practices (roles) of the private practice physiotherapist in the private ICU has been minimally explored ... -
The rehabilitation of stroke patients at community health centres in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The rehabilitation of stroke patients can occur at different settings. These include in-patient settings, such as stroke units or general rehabilitation wards and out-patient settings, such as out-patient departments ... -
The relationship between exposure time and injury incidence in youth footballers at a South African youth football academy
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Background : Football is reportedly the most popular team sport among youth participants in South Africa. However, the epidemiology of injury occurrence in youth football in South Africa has not been fully researched. ln ... -
The relationship between pain attitudes and beliefs, absenteeism and health-related quality of life of workers with musculoskeletal disorders: A mixed-methods study
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Absenteeism from work due to sick leave is a global phenomenon and has cost economies billions of dollars. In South Africa alone, the economy loses between 12-16 billion Rands annually because of productivity loss due ... -
Relationship between participation in physical activity and health risk behaviours among youth in high schools in Mtwara region, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for major non-communicable diseases, which contribute substantially to the global burden of chronic diseases, disability and death. The burden of disability, morbidity ... -
Survival and secondary medical conditions of persons with traumatic spinal cord injury in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: A spinal cord injury (SCI) results in a change, either temporary or permanent, in the cord’s normal motor, sensory or autonomic function. In addition, secondary medical complications are common, following an ... -
Tailoring a pre-prosthetic training course for community health workers in a rural setting within South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)More than a third of South Africa's population resides in rural areas. The attraction and retention of suitably trained medical professionals is a problem faced almost universally by those living in rural areas. Access ... -
The use of information and communication technology to support physiotherapy students in South Africa
(2008)The use of information and communication technology to support physiotherapy students in South Africa Over the past few decades, there has been a global shift toward the use of information and communication technology ... -
Work related neck pain amongst university administrative staff
(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 ...