Browsing Masters of Science - Msc (Physiotherapy) by Author "Faculty of Science"
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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. ... -
Barriers experienced by parents/caregivers of children with clubfoot deformity attending specific clinics in Uganda
Herman, Kazibwe (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Clubfoot is the most common congenital structural deformity that leads to physical impairments in children in many poor developing countries. Inadequately treated or neglected clubfoot has been found to be a common cause ... -
Factors associated with sports injuries among first division female soccer players in Rwanda
Niyonsenga, Jean Damascene (University of the Western Cape, 2011)The aim of this study was to establish the factors associated with sports injuries among first division Rwandan female soccer players. Conclusion: Advocacy about the safety and improvement of Rwandan female soccer through ... -
Factors influencing implementation of soccer injury prevention strategies in Rwanda
Nuhu, Assuman (University of the Western Cape, 2008)Background: Three epidemiological studies conducted in Rwanda have highlighted that many people at different levels in the community of soccer do not implement accepted control measures for reducing the risk of injuries. ... -
The impact of HIV/AIDS on under-five mortality in Malawi
Kabudula, Chodziwadziwa Whiteson (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Although the under-five mortality rate in Malawi has been declining since 1960, it still remains one of the highest in the world. In order to appropriately target interventions to achieve substantial reductions in deaths ...