• Inspiratory muscle training in children with neuromuscular disorders 

  Human, Anri; Corten, Lieselotte; Lozano-Ray, Eleonora; Morrow, Brenda M. (AOSIS, 2024-08-08)

  BACKGROUND : Progressive respiratory muscle weakness and ineffective cough contribute to morbidity and mortality in children with neuromuscular disorders (NMD). Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) aims to preserve or improve ...
• Frequency of red blood cell allo-immunization in transfused patients with sickle cell disease in Africa 

  Nwagha, Theresa Ukamaka; Ugwu, Angela Ogechukwu; Nweke, Martins C. (Makerere University Medical School, 2024-09)

  BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES : Blood transfusion is an effective and proven treatment for some severe complications of sickle cell disease. Recurrent transfusions have put patients with sickle cell disease at risk of developing ...
• The association between menstrual cycle phase, menstrual irregularities, contraceptive use and musculoskeletal injury among female athletes : a scoping review 

  MacMillan, Candice; Olivier, Benita; Viljoen, Carel Thomas; Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina; Sewry, Nicola Ann (Springer, 2024-10)

  BACKGROUND : The influence of menstrual cycle phases (MCPs), menstrual irregularities (MI) and hormonal contraceptive (HC) use on injury among female athletes has been scrutinised. Existing systematic reviews investigating ...
• High school rugby coaches’ knowledge and opinions of concussion in KwaZulu Natal province in South Africa : an ecological cross-sectional study 

  Garnett, Daniel; Cobbing, Saul; Viljoen, Carel Thomas; Patricios, Jon (BMC, 2024-06)

  BACKGROUND: Concussions in Rugby Union are common with an increased risk to adolescent players. Coaches are key to injury prevention and a greater understanding of their knowledge and sentiments may guide future initiatives. ...
• Effectiveness of a physiotherapy self-management programme for adult patients with chronic non-specific low back pain in low- and middle-income countries : protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis 

  Motha, Sergant Given; Naidoo, Niri; Moyo-Chilufya, Maureen; Musekiwa, Alfred; Kgarosi, Kabelo; Mostert, Karien (BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-07)

  INTRODUCTION: Chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP) is among the most common musculoskeletal system conditions reported worldwide; however, few studies are available from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). ...
• Staff perspectives on transformational needs at a South African higher education institution 

  Magida, Nontembiso; Yazbek, Mariatha; Thambura, Julius Muchui (Wiley, 2024)

  Transformation reflects the government's engagement and policies in restructuring higher education to cultivate the country's communal economy. Higher education is challenged in providing tertiary education to students ...
• Effectiveness of back care education programme among school children : a systematic review of randomized controlled trials 

  Anyachukwu, Canice C.; Amarah, Confdence C.; Atueyi, Blessing C.; Anthony, Ifeanyi; Nweke, Martins C.; Abaraogu, Ukachukwu (BMC, 2024-02)

  STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review of Randomised controlled trials. OBJECTIVES: With the increasing incidence of back pain among children and its untold implications to their future, back education tailored in an effective ...
• Pain medication misuse in the South African spinal cord injury context 

  Mashola, Mokgadi Kholofelo; Korkie, Elzette; Mothabeng, Diphale Joyce (AOSIS, 2024-01)

  BACKGROUND: Pain after spinal cord injury (SCI) is debilitating and has been reported to be difficult to treat, despite pharmacological interventions. Pain medication misuse (PMM) and associated individual factors among ...
• Experiences of families living with tuberculosis patients in the North West province, South Africa 

  Sebothoma, Kenny Johannes; Peu, Mmapheko Doriccah; Moagi, Mmamphamo Miriam; Mshunqane, Nombeko (AOSIS, 2024-05)

  BACKGROUND: The families living with tuberculosis (TB) patients play a vital role in the care of these patients. Little is known about the experiences of families living with family members who are infected with TB. AIM: ...
• Feasibility of ballistic strength training to improve mobility of inpatients with traumatic brain injury : a study protocol 

  Gilfillan, Izel; Mothabeng, Joyce Diphale; Van Heerden, Annelie (Physiotherapy New Zealand, 2023-03)

  The objective of this study was to investigate the feasibility of ballistic strength training (BST) to improve the mobility of individuals recovering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) in an inpatient rehabilitation centre. ...
• Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of plagiarism by undergraduate healthcare science in Gauteng 

  Magida, Nontembiso; Cross, Kyla; Baloyi, Khanyisa Penelope; Mitrovich, Tatum Skye; Muyengwa, Lavender Rutendo; Mupambirei, Perseverence Tendai; Van der Mescht, Marizaan; Graham, Marien Alet (University of Wollongong, 2023-08-16)

  Plagiarism is a growing concern in Healthcare Sciences in the current digital era. Plagiarism threatens institutions’ integrity and academic reputation; therefore, it is essential to understand all contributing factors to ...
• 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, ...
• Effectiveness of pedometer-based walking programmes in improving some modifiable risk factors of stroke among community-dwelling older adults : a systematic review, theoretical synthesis and meta-analysis 

  Ibeneme, Sam C.; Mah, Juliet; Omeje, Chidimma; Fortwengel, Gerhard; Nwosu, Akachukwu O.; Irem, Frank O.; Ibeneme, Georgian C.; Myezwa, Hellen; Nweke, Martins C. (BMC, 2024-06)

  BACKGROUND: Pedometer-based walking programs hold promise as a health promotion strategy for stroke prevention in community-dwelling older adults, particularly when targeted at physical activity-related modifiable risk ...
• Characterization and critical appraisal of physiotherapy intervention research in Nigeria : a systematic review 

  Nweke, Martins C.; Ejiroghene, Emeriewen; Fawole, Henrietta O.; Mshunqane, Nombeko (BMC, 2024-01)

  OBJECTIVES: Clinical research is the bedrock of clinical innovation, education and practice. We characterized and critically appraised physiotherapy clinical research to avoid implementing misleading research findings into ...
• Mental health in ultra-endurance runners : a systematic review 

  Thuany, Mabliny; Viljoen, Carel Thomas; Gomes, Thayse Natacha; Knechtle, Beat; Scheer, Volker (Springer, 2023-10)

  BACKGROUND : Among ultra-endurance runners (UER), the mental, behavioral, and physical demands of training/competition can result in maladaptive outcomes. Mental health issues are common in athletes and can impact ...
• The role of environmental factors on health conditions, general health and quality of life in persons with spinal cord injuries in South Africa 

  Bezuidenhout, Lucian; Rhoda, Anthea; Conradsson, David Moulaee; Mothabeng, Joyce Diphale; Joseph, Conran (MDPI, 2023-05)

  Please read abstract in article.
• Factors predisposing emergency medical technicians to workplace violence : a cross sectional study 

  Khoza, Tshikani Lewis; Sibiya, Maureen Nokuthula; Mshunqane, Nombeko (Sage, 2024-03)

  Emergency medical technicians (EMT) are at high risk of workplace violence as they often care for patients in uncontrolled and often hostile emergency settings. Gauteng Province, the most populous province in South Africa, ...
• Males, older age, increased training, chronic diseases, allergies, and history of injury are independent risk factors associated with a history of exercise-associated muscle cramping in distance runners in 76 654 race entrants - SAFER XXIX 

  De Jager, Izaan; Schwellnus, Martin Peter; Sewry, Nicola Ann; Viljoen, Carel Thomas; Korkie, Elzette; Swanevelder, Sonja; Jordaan, Esme (Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2023-09)

  OBJECTIVE : To determine independent risk factors associated with a history of exercise-associated muscle cramps (hEAMCs) in distance runner race entrants in a community-based mass participation event. DESIGN : ...
• Functional outcomes of patients in ICU using the Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment tool : an integrative review 

  Tjale, Lebogang; Hanekom, Silmara G.; Mshunqane, Nombeko (AOSIS, 2023-11-16)

  BACKGROUND : Outcome measures can assess the change in the health status of a patient in an intensive care unit (ICU). The Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment (CPAx) tool is used to assess the functional outcomes ...
• 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 ...

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