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Current knowledge and practice of post-stroke unilateral spatial neglect rehabilitation

The study assesses South African physiotherapists' knowledge and practices regarding unilateral spatial neglect (USN) rehabilitation after stroke, highlighting areas for improvement and potential strategies for enhancing post-stroke care. Keywords: unilateral spatial neglect, stroke; physiotherapis…
Category: Physiotherapist

Same-day discharge after early mobilization and increased frequency of physiotherapy following hip and knee arthroplasty

The study evaluates the Advanced Rehabilitation Pathway (ARP) in South Africa, finding that same-day discharge after hip and knee arthroplasty reduces hospital stay, costs, and improves patient outcomes. Keywords: early mobilisation; physiotherapy; arthroplasty; replacement; hip; knee.
Category: Physiotherapist

Presence of pain in South African manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury



The study examines pain prevalence and characteristics in community-dwelling manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injury, emphasizing the importance of holistic pain management in this population.





Keywords: neuropathic pain; nociceptive pain; spinal cord injury; DN4

Category: Physiotherapist

Motor function, muscle strength and health-related quality of life of children perinatally infected with HIV

This study explores motor function, muscle strength, and quality of life in 5-to-10-year-olds perinatally infected with HIV. Findings suggest significant motor delays, weaker muscle strength in females, and emotional quality of life concerns. Keywords: HIV; perinatal; gross motor function; muscle s…
Category: Physiotherapist

A tool to evaluate physiotherapy clinical education in South Africa

The article develops and validates an assessment tool, VN-CPET, to evaluate physiotherapy clinical education programs, focusing on governance, academic processes, learning exposure, clinical supervision, and quality assurance. Keywords: physiotherapy clinical education; programmed evaluation
Category: Physiotherapist

Unilateral Spatial Neglect: Rehabilitation Interventions

This review intended to find out the most effective intervention in alleviating neglect conditions related to improve functional abilities in USN (Unilateral Spatial Neglect) Keywords: Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Intensity, Self-management, Implementation, Economic, Indepen…
Category: Physiotherapist

Use of my therapy for adult inpatient rehabilitation: A randomised control trial

My Therapy is a self- management program that encourages independent practice of occupational therapy and physiotherapy exercises and activities outside of supervised sessions. This study evaluates the Functional Independence Measure at discharge as well as other secondary outcomes with the use of …
Category: Physiotherapist

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and physical therapy

This study evaluated awareness of pelvic floor physical therapy among patients who suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) and the barriers to accessing pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) services. Keywords: Pelvic floor dysfunction, Incontinence, Pelvic organ prolapse, Pelvic floor physical t…
Category: Physiotherapist

Acute adductor injuries in male athletes: Return to sport following criteria based rehabilitation protocol

Male adult athletes with an acute adductor injury underwent a supervised, standardized criteria-based exercise rehabilitation program. Three milestones were evaluated for the RTS continuum: (1) clinically pain-free, (2) completion of controlled sports training, and (3) return to full team training.…
Category: Physiotherapist

The use of antidepressants for low back pain: Efficacy and safety



This study aims to evaluate the efficacy, acceptability and safety of antidepressant medicines for LBP.





Keywords: Low back pain, Antidepressants, Analgesics, Drug therapy, Review, Meta- analysis

Category: Physiotherapist