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The prevalence and risk factors for occupational low back pain in manual therapists

Pereira, Nicole (2009)

Manual therapists are susceptible to occupational low back pain. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors for occupational low back pain in manual therapists and to determine and compare ...
The primary headaches in allied health students at the Durban University of Technology (DUT)

Prangley, Johan (2010)

Background: A headache is a common complaint in daily practice and occurs across all ethnicities and both genders. These headaches can cause a decrease in productivity and quality of life. Studies carried out in defined ...
A profile of soccer injuries in selected league amateur indoor and outdoor soccer players in the greater Durban area

Archary, Nigel Wayne (2008)

Objectives: To determine a profile of soccer injuries prevalent in amateur Indoor and Outdoor soccer players in the greater Durban areas. Methods: This study used the Outdoor Supersport corporate league and the Kwa-Zulu ...
A prospective clinical trial to determine the relative effectiveness of cross friction massage versus Graston instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation in treating patellar tendinopathy

Fraser, Donna Francoise (2008)

There are mechanical loads applied to the patella tendon in almost all sporting activities and as a result is commonly injured (Peterson and Renström, 2003:321). Patellar tendinopathy is a common chronic tendinopathy ...
The relative effectiveness of cervical spine manipulation and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (Ibuprofen) in the treatment of episodic tension-type headaches

Legoete, Kgosietsile (2010)

The 1 year overall prevalence of Episodic Tension-Type Headache (ETTH) is 38.3%; with lifetime prevalence at 46% for TTH. Little literature exists to support the effectiveness of spinal manipulation in the treatment of ...
The relative effectiveness of Kinesiotape versus dry needling in patients with myofascial pain syndrome of the trapezius muscle

Van der Westhuizen, Jan Hendrik (2012)

Background: Therapeutic dry needling is an established modality for the treatment of myofascial pain, whereas limited research on Kinesiotape® exists. Kinesiotaping® is becoming popular, with the main benefit of being ...
The relative effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Ibuprofen®) and a taping method (Kinesio Taping® Method) in the treatment of episodic tension-type headaches

Henry, Justin Michael (2009)

Headaches are one of the most common clinical conditions in medicine, and 80% of these are tension-type headaches (TTH). TTH has a greater socioeconomic impact than any other type of headache due to its prevalence. Within ...
The relative effect of manipulation and core rehabilitation in the treatment of acute mechanical low back pain in sedentary patients

Higgs, Renee Joy (2007)

The aim of this research was to investigate the relative effectiveness of manipulation versus core rehabilitation in the treatment of acute mechanical low back pain in sedentary patients. Recent research has found that ...
The relative effect of manipulation and core rehabilitation in the treatment of acute mechanical lower back pain in athletes

Campbell, Jennifer (2007)

Objectives The objectives were to compare the relative effect of manipulation and core rehabilitation in the treatment of acute mechanical lower back pain in athletes. Project Design: The study design was a randomized ...
A retrospective cohort analysis of the injury profile of internationally competitive surfers

Murgatroyd, Taryn Lyn (2009)

Modern surfing dates as far back as the 1960’s when the first amateur and professional surfing competitions were held (1). Since these humble beginnings, surfing has enjoyed a sustained growth over the last half a century, ...
A study into the changing views of orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and neurologists of chiropractic in South Africa

Botha, Francois (2009)

Previously it was established that the majority of medical professions such as Orthopaedic surgeons, Neurosurgeons and Neurologists were not comfortable with the Chiropractic Profession. Changes have occurred since this ...
A study to determine the international federations' perception and utilization of chiropractors and other sports medical personnel

Cloete, Kirsten Leigh (2008)

Objectives: To investigate the International Sports Federations’ (IFS) perception and utilization of chiropractors and other sports medical personnel, and to compare results between the executive committees and medical ...
A study to explore the perceptions that South African chiropractors have regarding the perceived role and impact of research within the profession

Gordon, Julani (2012)

The Chiropractic profession has made significant progress with regard to the production of high quality and clinically relevant research in the last 20 years. This correlates with a spike in development within the chiropractic ...
A survey of the opinions and interventions of registered South African homoeopaths, regarding childhood vaccinations

Couchman, Kate (2011)

Introduction This descriptive, quantitative perception survey aimed to determine the opinions and treatment regimes of registered South African homoeopaths, regarding childhood vaccinations. Purpose / Aim The purpose ...
A survey to determine the knowledge and perceptions of biokineticists with respect to the chiropractic profession

Naidoo, Magashri (2008)

Objective: To determine the current knowledge and perceptions of biokineticists with respect to the chiropractic profession in South Africa. Design: A descriptive design was utilized in a qualitative questionnaire in order ...
To investigate the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation combined with heat therapy as opposed to proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation with cryotherapy in the treatment of mechanical neck pain caused by hypertonic posterior cervical muscles

Francis, Romona (2005)

Due to sustained partial neck flexion when operating a computer terminal for prolonged periods and by holding a stooped posture being proposed aetiologies for hypertonic posterior cervical muscles and subsequent mechanical ...

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