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COVID-19: Contrasting experiences of South African physiotherapists based on patient exposure
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exposed physiotherapists to unique work-related challenges. However, there is a lack of …
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South African physiotherapists’ perspectives on the competencies needed to work in special schools for learners with special needs
Background: Investigation into, and description of competencies in the various sectors in which the physiotherapy profession is practised, contribute to …
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A profile of adult patients with major burns admitted to a Level 1 Trauma Centre and their functional outcomes at discharge: A retrospective review
Background: Patients with major burns suffer with pain, which impacts their physical function during hospitalisation. Objectives: To describe the demographics, …
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Gluteal muscle activation during rehabilitation exercises in female field hockey players
Background: Field hockey, a team sport played by both men and women at both recreational and professional levels, requires maintaining …
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Physiotherapy support for self-management of persisting musculoskeletal pain disorders
BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal pain (MSKP) is an extremely common pain disorder in almost all populations. Self-management (SM) support is a programme …
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Physiotherapy in an advanced rehabilitation pathway for patients after hip and knee arthroplasty: A proposal
Background: Accelerated rehabilitation pathway (ARP) decrease patients’ hospital length of stay (LOS). A lack of evidence exists on physiotherapy management …
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Factors associated with balance impairments amongst stroke survivors in northern Benin: A cross-sectional study
Background: Balance impairment is the predominant risk factor for falls in stroke survivors. A fear of falling after stroke can …
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Referral practices of medical practitioners in central South Africa to physiotherapy services for patients living with musculoskeletal conditions
BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) are a major cause of disability worldwide. It is essential to address effective MSD management, including …
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Attitudes, perceptions and barriers around evidence-based practice in sports physiotherapy in Kenya
Background: Healthcare practitioners are required to integrate clinical experience with the best research evidence for the benefit of the patient. …
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Community-based rehabilitation implementation framework to address patellofemoral pain amongst runners in under-resourced communities: Delphi consensus
BACKGROUND: Runners in under-resourced communities in parts of South Africa present with a high prevalence of patellofemoral pain (PFP), which …
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Effects of a 6-month exercise programme on disease activity, physical and functional parameters in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: Randomised controlled trial
Background: Exercise forms an important component in the management of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The objective of our study was to …
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Experiences and effects of telerehabilitation services for physiotherapy outpatients in a resource-constrained public health set-up in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic: A proposal
BACKGROUND: The announcement of a national lockdown in South Africa had country-wide impact on the delivery of health services. Strategies …
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Six-minute walk test protocol variations in low-resource settings – A scoping review
BACKGROUND: The 6-min walk test (6MWT) is a validated tool, of submaximal intensity, used to objectively measure functional exercise capacity. …
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Dysphagia in cervical spinal cord injury: How international literature trends can guide South African practice patterns – A scoping review
BACKGROUND: The limited data regarding dysphagia in high-level spinal cord injuries (SCIs) stem from economically developed countries. Dysphagia is prevalent …
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Morphological and skill-related fitness components as potential predictors of injury in elite netball players: A cohort study
Background: A limited number of studies on the epidemiology of injuries and fitness profiles of netball players in South Africa …
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Hand rehabilitation programmes for second to fifth metacarpal fractures: A systematic literature review
BACKGROUND: Metacarpal fractures, one of the most prevalent upper limb fractures, account for 10% of all bony injuries. OBJECTIVE: Our …
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Decoloniality in physiotherapy education, research and practice in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Historically, the profession of physiotherapy in South Africa has closely aligned itself with our former colonial master, the United …
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Effect of virtual reality therapy, combined with physiotherapy for improving motor proficiency in individuals with Down syndrome: A systematic review
Background: Individuals with Down syndrome may struggle with anticipatory postural adjustments, and adapt slower to motor tasks and environmental changes, …
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Blended teaching versus traditional teaching for undergraduate physiotherapy students at the University of the Witwatersrand
Background: Shifting from face-to-face teaching to incorporating technology may prepare students better for future work as health professionals. Evidence of …
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Physiotherapy and pelvic floor health within a contemporary biopsychosocial model of care: From research to education and clinical practice
BACKGROUND: Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is a common problem in both men and women. Despite the high prevalence and negative …