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Physiotherapy rehabilitation in the context of HIV and disability in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2012)
Aim: The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of people living with the human immunodeficiency virus who underwent a physiotherapy rehabilitation programme, with the aim of informing and improving future ...
A randomised controlled trial to assess the effect of a balance and stability training intervention on balance and functional independence in stroke patients.
(2012)
Introduction: Balance dysfunction, particularly in standing, is a devastating sequel to stroke since the
ability to balance is one of the most critical motor control factors in daily life. Physiotherapists use a
variety ...
A study to determine the practices, attitudes and experiences of public sector physiotherapists and occupational therapists in the post operative rehabilitation of flexor tendons of the hand.
(2013)
The management of flexor tendon injuries in the hand is complex and requires skill not only on the part of the surgeon but also the rehabilitation therapists and compliance on the part of the patient. Anecdotally it is ...
The feasibility of including Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emissions (DPOAEs) in the annual medical surveillance test battery for the identification of noise-induced hearing loss in a group of workers in a beverage manufacturing industry.
(2013)
The study investigated the feasibility of including DPOAEs in the annual medical surveillance test battery for the identification of NIHL in a group of employees in a manufacturing industry in KwaZulu-Natal. Feasibility ...
Racial integration and dynamics amongst occupational therapy students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2014)
Post democracy lecture venues within the Discipline of Occupational Therapy and campus at the University of KwaZulu-Natal display racial clustering where homogenous racial groups self-segregate and sit amongst those that ...
Kinesio Taping® of the metacarpophalangeal joints and its effect on hand function in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.
(2015)
Background
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic disease that affects the hands bilaterally, resulting in inflammation, pain, joint instability, diminished grip strength and difficulties with function. The ...
A correlation between injury incidence, injury prevalence and balance in rugby players.
(2012)
No abstract available.
A survey to determine the need and scope for a cardiac rehabilitation programme at Grey's Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal : a multi disciplinary perspective.
(2012)
Aim : The study was explored within the context of a survey to determine the need and scope for a cardiac rehabilitation programme at Grey’s Hospital in Kwa Zulu-Natal. A multi-disciplinary perspective was sought as a ...
A study to determine the type, prevalence, risk factors and coping strategies of physiotherapists experiencing work related neuro-musculoskeletal disorders in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2014)
Work related neuro-musculoskeletal disorders (WRNMD) account for the greatest burden of all types of injuries, and is a key area of concern in the health care sector. Physiotherapy often requires various labour intensive ...
The effects of a three visit supervised physiotherapy exercise programme versus a six visit supervised physiotherapy exercise programme in children with supracondylar fractures without neurovascular injuries.
(2014)
Background
From the literature that has been reviewed for this study it is evident that there is a lack of
research conducted investigating the value of early mobilization and exercise treatment of
supracondylar fractures ...