The increasing prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases, particularly in middle-income countries like South Africa, calls for physiotherapists in the 21st century to adopt a health promotion (HP) approach in patient treatment. However, little is known about physiotherapists' actual knowledge, ...
Less than 30% of the population are entitled to free GP care, through the provision of an income means-tested medical card, with the remainder paying up to €60 per visit. This increased financial burden, particularly for those in the lowest income bands, has been shown to have a negative...
It is probably the leading cause of misery and mortality, especially in low and middle income countries. Why is it such a problem? What can we as a professional group do to help eradicate the problem? What will you do differently in clinical practice now you know a bit more about the ...
Unfortunately, physiotherapy services in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are generally unsatisfactory. In Nepal, the earthquake in 2015 and the COVID pandemic have clearly illuminated the importance of physiotherapy.This qualitative study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators at different ...
Thus research is warranted in a low income country such as SA, in those waiting for long periods to explore the effects of a six-week physiotherapist-led exercise and education intervention. Methods: A single blinded randomised controlled trial, aligned with CONSORT guidelines, was performed at ...