• Physiotherapy for central vestibular dysfunction in poststroke patients in the sub-acute phase 

  Van Wyk, Andoret (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Background Vestibular dysfunction arising from the central components of the vestibular system are associated with impaired balance. Due to decreased spontaneous recovery of the central vestibular system post-stroke, ...
• Epidemiology, clinical characteristics and associated injury risk factors among South African amateur field hockey players 

  Lennon, Peter (University of Pretoria, 2024-07-22)

  Background: Field hockey is a popular sport played internationally. Field hockey is physically taxing as it requires lots of low-level intensity running with bouts of sprinting. Although field hockey participation is ...
• Physiotherapists’ experiences of forensic audits by South African Medical Funding Schemes 

  Meyer, Lesley (University of Pretoria, 2024)

  Background Forensic audits for billing irregularities have been conducted and researched in other countries, such as Australia, Canada, and the United States of America but not South Africa. Forensic auditors were reported ...
• Functional outcomes of medical and trauma patients in a critical care unit using the Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment tool 

  Tjale, Lebogang (University of Pretoria, 2024)

  Introduction: The use of outcome measures by healthcare providers in daily clinical practise assists to better follow a patient’s condition progress in order to provide effective quality of care. The role of physiotherapists ...
• Injury-related medical encounters during the 2019 SkyRun races and the associated risk factors for injury 

  Grobler, Tyla Rose (University of Pretoria, 2024)

  Background: Trail running races are often hosted in remote environments, challenging medical support. The sport is associated with a high incidence of injury and requires more work towards improved injury prevention in ...
• The epidemiology, clinical characteristics and associated risk factors of injuries in crossfit athletes : a prospective cohort study 

  Crow, Caitlin Ashley (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Background: CrossFit is a type of high-intensity training that includes aerobic exercises, gymnastics, powerlifting and Olympic-style weightlifting. CrossFit is a rapidly growing exercise regime associated with high ...
• Epidemiology and associated injury risk factors in figure skating : a systematic review 

  Schmidt, Natasha (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Title: Epidemiology and associated injury risk factors in figure skating: a systematic review Candidate: Natasha Therese Schmidt Supervisor: Carel Thomas Viljoen Co-supervisor: Dina Christa Janse van Rensburg Co-authors ...
• Development of a school-based framework to support SIAS toolkit for learners with physical disabilities in Limpopo Province 

  Sibuyi, Makwena M. (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Background and aims: The Department of Basic Education (DBE) launched a policy to provide standardised procedures for Screening, Identifying, Assessing and Supporting (SIAS) learners experiencing barriers to learning. This ...
• The epidemiology, clinical characteristics and associated risk factors for injury among football players at an academy in Ghana 

  Kwakye, Samuel Koranteng (University of Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

  Background: Football is arguably the most common team sport in the world, with a resultant and rapid increase in the formation of young football academies, including Ghana. However, football is significantly associated ...
• Caregivers' burden of caring for children with cerebral palsy in Lagos, Nigeria 

  Akuma, Lilian C. (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  Introduction Cerebral Palsy is a disorder that affects the development of movement and posture causing limitation of activity and participation restriction. Due to the physical challenges faced by children with cerebral ...
• Development of a model for the rehabilitation of children with disabilities in the greater Giyani Municipality in Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Mathye, Desmond (University of Pretoria, 2015-04)

  The rehabilitation of children with disability (CWDs) in a rural area is difficult because of the multiple challenges associated with rural and under-resourced areas. These challenges include accessibility of health-care ...
• Inter- and intra-rater reliability of a technique for assessing the length of the Latissimus Dorsi muscle 

  Dawood, Muhammad (University of Pretoria, 2014-10-29)

  Introduction The length of a muscle has been described as one of the factors contributing to the ideal movement at a joint. A decrease in the length of a muscle results in a decrease in the range of motion at the joint ...
• Mechanical traction versus joint mobilisation in the treatment of acute non-specific neck pain in adult patients 

  Breed, Nicolene (University of Pretoria, 2013)

  Background Non-specific neck pain (NS-NP) is a common phenomenon resulting in physical and social dysfunction, high utilisation of healthcare and economic burden. In South Africa the incidence of one or more episodes of ...
• Exercise Associated Muscle Cramps in Cyclists : Epidemiology, clinical characteristics and risk factors 

  Pohl, Carey (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  Background: Exercise associated muscle cramping (EAMC) is a common medical condition encountered by endurance athletes, yet information regarding EAMC in cyclists in lacking. Aim of the study: To determine the epidemiology, ...
• Epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and associated risk factors for injury among university student rugby players 

  Van Zyl, Sanet (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  Background: Specific features of university student rugby players and the tournaments they compete in may involve epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and associated risk factors that differ from other populations. To ...
• Upper limb muscle strength and endurance as predictors of successful extubation in mechanically ventilated patients : a predictive correlational study 

  De Beer, Caroline Rubine (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  Mechanical ventilation temporarily replaces or supports breathing in the critically ill patient. Prolonged mechanical ventilation is associated with an increase in nosocomial infections, respiratory muscle weakness and ...
• Contextualisation of physiotherapy clinical practice guidelines for hospitalised prematurely born infants in South Africa 

  Van der Walt, Petronella J. (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Background: The incidence of premature infant births in South Africa (SA) is estimated at 168 000 per year. Current concern is that premature birth may be associated with lower educational achievement, greater need for ...
• Pectoralis minor index (PMI) range and scapular dyskinesis in university students presenting with a kyphotic posture and an ideal posture 

  Komati, Muhle Annah (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Conclusion The study has shown that it is not only the PM muscle length that plays a role in altered scapular alignment and kinematics, but also the stability that the scapular stabilising muscle function contributes. There ...
• Cervical pain and the association with scapula and cervical dyskinesis in grade 7 learners in private schools in Tshwane 

  Van Heerden, Annelie (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Cervical pain is a common musculoskeletal condition that starts as early as adolescence and continues on into adulthood. Cervical pain in the adolescents is present worldwide and affects between 18-40% of all adolescents. ...
• Factors influencing the use of outcome measures by community-based physiotherapists in Gauteng Province, South Africa 

  Mabasa, Kwena Joyce (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  The use of outcome measures by rehabilitation professionals has been advocated for many years; however, routine use is still lacking. Literature on the factors influencing the use of outcome measures locally is limited; ...

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