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Showing 1 to 20 of 44 for “"Backache."”.
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Anthropometric variability, equipment usability and musculoskeletal pain in a group of nurses in the Western Cape
… in the working environment, including lumbar backache, inadequate space and equipment that caused bodily discomfort. There were consistent, statistically significant associations between the frequency of occurrence of these problems and the anthropometric data indicating that the problems were …
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Assessment of Workers’ Health and Safety at Work Place: A Case Study Wentworth Resources Ltd and OLAM in Mtwara Municipal
… from shortness of breath, including accidents, backache, muscle tear (soft tissue trauma), and twisted ankle. Moreover, the study noticed that a high percentage of the respondents displayed a high capacity for vigilance of securing their safety and health at workplaces. Thus, the study …
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Occupational health hazards and their effects on the health of nurses at Mankweng Hospital in Limpopo Province, South Africa
… performance and 63.3% of respondents experienced backache as a result of prolonged night shift. Recommendations: Strategies to minimize the occupational hazards should be developed to protect the health of the nurses from their effects.
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Women's use of complementary and alternative medicine products and services during pregnancy : insights for safe, informed maternity care
… health concerns, namely back pain or backache, and neck pain. Employment was also found to be predictive of pregnant women’s visits to a CAM practitioner. Significant health history and demographic predictors of CAM product use were tiredness and fatigue, embarking on preparation for …
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A study of acute pain after cesarean section - incidence and associated factors, at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka, Zambia.
… history of dysmenorrhea, joint pains, headache, backache, bilateral tubal ligation, level of education, the expectation of pain, anxiety or depression were not associated with acute pain. On multivariate analysis, only a history of the previous caesarean was associated with moderate-severe pain: …
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A study of acute pain after cesarean section - incidence and associated factors, at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka, Zambia.
… history of dysmenorrhea, joint pains, headache, backache, bilateral tubal ligation, level of education, the expectation of pain, anxiety or depression were not associated with acute pain. On multivariate analysis, only a history of the previous caesarean was associated with moderate-severe pain: …
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Effect of low back pain on activities of daily living in patients seen at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka,Zambia:a cross sectional study the Oswestry disability index
Background: Low back pain (LBP) is an important cause of disability and work absenteeism. World health organization defines Disability as impairment of activity-limitations, participation restriction. The majority of low back pain stems from benign musculoskeletal problems and it is referred to as …
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Effect of low back pain on activities of daily living in patients seen at the university teaching hospital, Lusaka,Zambia:a cross sectional study the Oswestry disability index
Background: Low back pain (LBP) is an important cause of disability and work absenteeism. World health organization defines Disability as impairment of activity-limitations, participation restriction. The majority of low back pain stems from benign musculoskeletal problems and it is referred to as …
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A prospective, longitudinal, observational study to assess the health-related quality of life of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in the South African context
… and vomiting, bloating, altered bowel habits and backache are prominent. Because of the severity of symptoms, the small proportion of patients who are eligible for curative treatment, and the dismal overall survival, palliative treatment is an important component of the overall treatment of PDAC. …
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An epidemiological study of low back pain in a student population of a South African tertiary educational institution
Thesis (Masters in Technology: Chiropractic), Durban Institute of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2004.
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The relative effectiveness of spinal manipulative therapy compared to Diclofenac sodium, in the management of mechanical low back pain
A dissertation presented in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban, South Africa, 2001.
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Altered motor control, posture and the Pilates method of exercise prescription
Summary: The objectives of this study were to compare the effects of three different Pilates regimes on chronic, mild low back pain symptoms and to determine whether the efficiency of load transfer through the pelvis is improved by those exercises. A between subjects equivalent group experimental …
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Predisposing factors of chronic low back pain (CLBP) among sedentary office workers (SOW) in Nairobi, Kenya
Chronic low back pain is a highly prevalent condition in industrialized nations. It is associated with activity limitations, disability, has significant economic impact on society and incurs personal cost. Today's working environment increasingly demands more time spent sitting due to …
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A phenomenological approach to understanding the psychological response to chronic low back pain
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a complex health problem of psychological manifestations not fully understood. Using interpretive phenomenological analysis, 11 semi-structured interviews were conducted to help understand the meaning of the lived experience of CLBP; focusing on the psychological …
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An investigation into the short term effectiveness of whole body vibration training in acute low back pain sufferers
Thesis (Masters in Technology: Chiropractic)--Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2008.
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The effects of sacroiliac manipulation on arthrogenic muscle inhibition in the hip musculature in patients with sacroiliac syndrome
A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2005.
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The value of isometric and stretch exercises in the management of mechanical lower back pain
A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Diploma in Technikon: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, Durban, South Africa, 1998.
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A study of the relative effectiveness of McManis traction used as an adjunct to spinal manipulative therapy
A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Diploma in Technology: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, Durban, South Africa, 1995.
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The relative effectiveness of spinal manipulation versus spinal manipulation in conjunction with low back strapping in the treatment of mechanical low back pain, in the dysfunctional phase
A dissertation presented in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, Durban, South Africa, 2000.
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The Use of E.M.G. Biofeedback to Promote Relaxation and Relief of Chronic Low Back Pain
<p>The purpose of this exploratory study was to determine if relaxation instruction and electromyographic (E.M.G.) feedback would reduce chronic low back pain. A secondary aim was to determine if the locus of control variable as defined by Rotter would influence the results obtained.</p> …
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