Anatomy, Occupational Therapy,Physiotherapy and Physiology
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New Physiotherapy therapy theses @ UKZN
A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL TO ASSESS THE EFFECT OF A BALANCE AND STABILITY TRAINING INTERVENTION ON BALANCE AND FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE IN STROKE PATIENTSABSTRACT
Introduction:
Balance dysfunction, particularly in standing, is a
devastating sequel to stroke since the
ability to balance is one of the most critical moto
r control factors in daily life. Physiotherapists u
se a
variety of balance and stability techniques as a pa
rt of treatment programmes to improve functional
independence in patients following a stroke. Howeve
r more scientific evidence for the effectiveness of
these techniques or programs is required.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to quantify the effe
ct of
a balance and stability training program on stabili
ty, balance and functional independence in stroke
patients.
Method:
The aims of this study were achieved using a rando
mised controlled trial.
A
questionnaire allowed the collection of demographic
data from
fifty participants who had suffered the first
stroke, regardless of gender or race. The Postural
Asse
A study to determine the P ractices , Attitudes and Experiences of Public Sector Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in the post operative rehabilitation of flexor tendons of the handiv
guidance, lack of knowledge of the flexor tendon protocol s of the newly qualified
therapists and doctors.
During the
focus group discussion therapist’s attitudes and experiences were
revealed through the eight themes that emerged namely challenges experienced
during flexor tendon (FT) rehabilitation, the patient's socio
-
economic background,
patient’s home environment, c
ompliance with flexor tendon rehabilitation protocol,
multidisciplinary team approach, clinical experience, university undergraduate
curriculum on flexor tendon rehabilitation, outcomes of flexor tendon postoperative
rehabilitation.
Physiotherapy rehabilitation in the context of HIV and disability in Kwazulu-NaAbstract
Aim:The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of people living with the
human immunodeficiency virus who
under
went a physiotherapy rehabilitation
programme, with the aim of informing and improving future physiotherapy rehabilitation
interventions.
Methodology:
Design:
A qualitative research design was adopted, using
the International Classification of Function, Disability and Health as a guiding
framework.
Population:
A
ll
adult HIV positive patients who were referred for
physiotherapy rehabilitation at a public-funded South African hospital during the course
of a five week clinical block.
Sample:
Fourteen participants were eligible for the study.
Eight of these participants, who were able to attend the post-rehabilitation interview,
were considered for final analysis in the study.
Study setting:
A public-funded hospital
within the eThekwini
district of KwaZ
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