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Perceptions regarding medical management of clubfoot in Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Clubfoot is one of the congenital and structural conditions that lead to physical impairment in children globally. Service providers have different perceptions on the various methods of management of clubfoot. This has led ...
The current state of injury related care for Malawi super league football players
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The study aimed at identifying the current state of injury related care for Malawi super league football players. To achieve this the study determined the average time taken by soccer players in Malawi to return to active ...
The effect of deep neck flexor muscle endurance and stability on the sprinting technique of young sprinters at the University of the Western Cape Athletics Club
(2012)
Sprinting can be described as the ability to cover a short distance in the fastest
possible time. It requires enormous stability, strength and speed to achieve this
goal. Any improvements in technique or speed can be the ...
The prevalence of risk factors for non-communicable diseases among people living in Mombasa, Kenya
(2010)
Chronic non-communicable diseases, including cardio-vascular diseases and stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes and chronic pulmonary disorders, are rapidly emerging as leading causes of morbidity and premature mortalities ...
Determining the process of rehabilitation and the outcomes of patients at a specialised in-patient centre in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
The World Health Organisation estimates that the majority of the disabled population resides in the developing world, but most of the research on outcomes of patients originates from the developed world. In the light of ...
Medical doctors physical activity patterns and their advice about chronic diseases of lifestyle risk reduction in Tanzania
(2010)
Chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDL) are on a raising trend in the world regardless of age,economic class or geographical location of a population. The mortality rate associated with CDL is alarmingly among the highest ...
Factors related to sport preferences among youth with physical disability in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Sport participation can play a vital role in enhancing life of youth with physical disabilities. This is because of the rehabilitative influence sport can have not only on the physical body but also on rehabilitating people ...
The profile and outcomes of stroke patients discharged from a hospital In the Eastern Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2012)
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The Uitenhage
Provincial Hospital admits many stroke patients. To date, no in-depth study has been
conducted on stroke patients admitted to the Hospital. ...
Guidelines in designing a warm up program for the prevention of playing related musculoskeletal disorder among instrumentalists
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Playing related musculoskeletal disorder (PRMD) is common among instrumentalists, professionals, amateurs and music students with a prevalence ranging from 39-47% with an impact on playing and performance. This is synonymous ...
Medical doctors physical activity patterns and their advice about chronic diseases of lifestyle risk reduction in Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
Chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDL) are on a raising trend in the world regardless of age, economic class or geographical location of a population. The mortality rate associated with CDL is alarmingly among the highest ...