A5082822981- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Sports Performance and Training
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Physical Activity and Health
Stellenbosch University
2016-2025
Western Cape Department of Health
2011-2025
University of Plymouth
2024
South African Medical Research Council
2015-2018
University of Cape Town
2011-2015
Lund University
2013
Tygerberg Hospital
2011
University of South Australia
2000-2011
International Spine and Pain Institute
2009
University of the Western Cape
2000-2003
Abstract Background All the reported measures of sitting posture, as well photographs, have one flaw, these are external to body. These use calculations from bony landmarks estimate spinal on understanding that what is being measured externally reflects shape, health and performance structures underlying spine. Without a comparative measure relative position spine, validity any posture cannot be established. This paper reports study which tests photographs adolescent posture. Methods The was...
To facilitate knowledge synthesis and implementation of evidence supporting early physical activity mobilization adult patients in the intensive care unit its translation into practice, we developed an evidence-based clinical management algorithm.Twenty-eight draft algorithm statements extracted from extant literature by primary research team were verified rated scientist clinicians (n = 7) electronic three round Delphi process. Algorithm which reached a priori defined consensus -...
Headaches and neck pain are reported to be among the most prevalent musculoskeletal complaints in general population. A significant body of research has a high prevalence headaches adolescents. Sitting for lengthy periods fixed postures such as at computer terminals may result adolescent headaches. The aim this paper was report association between use (exposure) (outcome) school students developing country. cross-sectional study conducted comprehensive description data collection instrument...
Abstract Rationale, aim and objectives There is a lack of health care practitioners using objective clinical tools with sound psychometric properties. also need for researchers to improve their reporting the validity reliability results these tools. Therefore, promote use valid reliable or tests evaluation, this paper reports on development critical appraisal tool assess properties Method A five‐step process was followed develop new tool: (1) preliminary conceptual decisions; (2) defining...
Rehabilitation in South Africa (SA) operates independently of major health services and reforms, despite the increasing rehabilitation need. With introduction National Health Insurance (NHI), SA is facing another reform. Evidence needed on current situation, regarding shortcomings, opportunities, priority strategic strengthening actions. We aimed to describe capacity public sector, which serves majority most vulnerable Africans. A cross-sectional survey was conducted five provinces, using...
Pain catastrophization has recently been recognized as a barrier to the healthy development of physical functioning among chronic pain patients. Levels in patients are commonly measured using Catastrophizing Scale (PCS). To cross-culturally adapt and validate South African PCS (SA-PCS) English-, Afrikaans- Xhosa-speaking with fibromyalgia living Cape Metropole area, Western Cape, Africa. The original was adapted accordance international standards develop an English, Afrikaans Xhosa version...