Browsing Masters of Science - Msc (Physiotherapy) by Author "Steyl, Tania"
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An analysis of health promoting and risky behaviours of health science students of the University of the Western Cape
Steyl, Tania (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Assessing and understanding the health needs and abilities of university and college students is vital in creating healthy campus communities. Student learning is a central part of the higher education academic mission, ... -
Health promotion for hypertension: Knowledge, attitude, practise and perceptions of physiotherapists from Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Kalegele, Mwengengwa (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Hypertension is a risk factor for both cerebrovascular accidents and cardiovascular diseases, holistic and cost effective measure are called upon to reduce its impact on society. One of the methods advocated ... -
Health promotion for non-communicable diseases: Perceptions of physiotherapy and general practitioners in the southern province of Zambia
Kapapa, Musambo Mutinta (University of the Western Cape, 2018)The increasing spread of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), especially in the lowand middle-income countries calls for a more holistic and cost-effective measure to reduce its impact on society. One of the methods advocated ... -
High school girls' perceptions of environmental and social support for physical activity
Liliane, Kirenga Bamurange (University of the Western Cape, 2010)According to the World Health Organization (WHO), physical inactivity or sedentary life is one of the leading causes of the major non-communicable diseases, which contributes to the global burden of diseases, death and ... -
The impact of low back pain on adult women attending Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya
Kipruto, Chumba Nahor (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Low back pain is one of the most frequent health problems and also one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders. It’s the leading reason for activity limitation and job absenteeism which leads to huge economic burden ... -
The management of Bell’s palsy at selected community health centres in the Cape Metropolitan District of the Western Cape, South Africa
Ellsahli, Lutfia Ali (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Bell’s palsy (BP), a fairly common disorder predominantly prevalent in the adult age group, affects nerves and muscles in the face causing paralysis or dropping of one side of the face. Clients with Bell’s palsy face many ... -
Perceptions and experiences of health professionals Regarding conservative management of osteoarthritis at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
Obinwakeze, Chidimma Oluchukwu (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Osteoarthritis (OA) is the major cause of pain and disability in the elderly, as well as people younger than the age of 45. Research reported the importance of conservative management of OA in the early stages, as it has ... -
Perceptions and experiences of health professionals regarding conservative management of Osteoarthritis at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
Oluchukwu, Obinwakeze Chidimma (University of the Western Cape, 2018)Osteoarthritis (OA) is the major cause of pain and disability in the elderly, as well as people younger than the age of 45. Research reported the importance of conservative management of OA in the early stages, as it has ... -
The relationship between pain attitudes and beliefs, absenteeism and health-related quality of life of workers with musculoskeletal disorders: A mixed-methods study
Petersen, Brent (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 ... -
Text neck syndrome in undergraduate health science students from a university in the Western Cape: A crosssectional study
Irudayaraj, Jeeva Immaculate (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Cell phones are indispensable tools for the student population. Excessive exposure to these devices could lead to postural deformities that cause pain and decrease students’ quality of life. Secondary musculoskeletal pain ... -
The perceptions of health care professionals regarding the role of physiotherapy in management of upper limb fractures in children at Solwezi General Hospital in Zambia
Mubanga, Louise (University of the Western Cape, 2017)Upper limb fractures occur in a population of different age groups but are more common in children. According to literature, upper limb fractures are mainly caused by a fall on an outstretched hand, and if not managed ... -
Work-related lower back pain among primary school teachers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Nilahi, Crese Damas (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the most common work-related health problems in economically developed countries and the most prevailing musculoskeletal condition that causes disability in the developing nations. School ...