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Are there sufficient number of exercise therapists in South Africa in order to equitably manage the noncommunicable disease epidemic?
Ellapen, Terry J.; Paul, Yvonne; Barnard, Marco; Swanepoel, Mariëtte; Hammill, Henriëtte V.; Strydom, Gert L. (Sage, 2019)The mortality of South African noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is rising. One of its primary contributors is physical inactivity. Therefore, South African National Health Plan included exercise therapy as part of their ... -
The benefits of hydrotherapy to patients with spinal cord injuries
Ellapen, Terry J.; Hammill, Henriëtte V.; Swanepoel, Mariëtte; Strydom, Gert L. (AOSIS, 2018)Background: Many patients with spinal cord injury (PWSCI) lead sedentary lifestyles, experiencing poor quality of life and medical challenges. PWSCI don’t like to participate in land-based-exercises because it’s tedious ... -
Evolution of the profession of biokinetics
Ellapen, Terry J.; Swanepoel, Mariëtte (Univ Stellenbosch, 2017)The profession of Biokinetics has been undergoing significant evolution over the last decades. This paper provides an overview of the history of Biokinetics and the progressive changes to the professional bodies regulating ... -
Exercise-induced physiological lubrication mechanisms dissipating arthritic joint pain
Ellapen, Terry J.; Paul, Yvonne (Southern African Alliance for Sport Science, Physical Education and Recreation, 2017)Arthritis is a painful inflammatory joint disease that limits the affected joint’s range of motion (ROM), muscle strength and endurance. As a result, cardiorespiratory capacity, physical functioning and quality of life of ... -
The health benefits and constraints of exercise therapy for wheelchair users: a clinical commentary
Ellapen, Terry J.; Hammill, Henriëtte V.; Swanepoel, Mariëtte; Strydom, Gert L. (AOSIS, 2017)Background: There are approximately 1 billion people living with chronic lower limb disability, many of whom are wheelchair users. Objectives: Review cardiometabolic and neuromuscular risk profiles of wheelchair ...