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Original Research
Knowledge, perception and attitude of patient safety  
amongst clinical year physiotherapy students in Ghana
Samuel-Jerry S. Atakora, Jonathan Quartey, Samuel K. Kwakye
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1499 | 19 February 2021

Original Research
Preoperative physical activity and functional performance  
levels are predictors of acute postoperative outcomes in a 
private South African colorectal cancer cohort
Megan Whelan, Heleen van Aswegen, Ronel Roos, June Fabian, Brendan 
Bebington 
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1526 | 08 March 2021

Original Research
Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders amongst flower  
farm workers in Kenya
Jotham M. Munala, Benita Olivier, Wallace M. Karuguti, Simon M. Karanja
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1515 | 09 March 2021

Original Research
‘I forget to do pressure relief’: Personal factors influencing  
the prevention of secondary health conditions in people with  
spinal cord injury, South Africa
Sonti Pilusa, Hellen Myezwa, Joanne Potterton
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1493 | 15 March 2021

Original Research
Experiences of secondary health conditions amongst people  
with spinal cord injury in South Africa: A qualitative study
Sonti I. Pilusa, Hellen Myezwa, Joanne Potterton
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1530 | 06 April 2021

Original Research
The interrater and intrarater reliability of the flexibility  
and strength tests included in the Sport Science Lab® screening 
protocol amongst professional rugby players
Candice MacMillan, Benita Olivier, Natalie Benjamin-Damons
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1504 | 22 April 2021

Original Research
The role of physiotherapy in the respiratory management of  
children with neuromuscular diseases: A South African perspective
Anri Human, Lieselotte Corten, Brenda M. Morrow
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1527 | 07 May 2021

Original Research
Dysphagia in cervical spinal cord injury: How international  
literature trends can guide South African practice patterns – 
A scoping review
Kim A. Coutts
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1542 | 10 May 2021

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Editorial
Editorial 2021
Aimée V. Stewart
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1633 | 03 December 2021

Original Research
Pre-operative physiotherapy following unilateral ankle  
fractures at a tertiary hospital in South Africa: Perceptions  
of patients and nurses
Sabeeha Dangor, Prithi Jayaraman-Pillay, Stacy Maddocks, Verusia Chetty
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1501 | 12 January 2021

Original Research
Time to re-think our strategy with musculoskeletal disorders 
and workstation ergonomics
Vanessa S. Redivo, Benita Olivier
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1490 | 14 January 2021

Original Research
Expectations of individuals with neurological conditions 
from rehabilitation: A mixed-method study of needs
Olubukola A. Olaleye, Desmond A. Zaki, Talhatu K. Hamzat
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1498 | 15 January 2021

Original Research
Anthropometric determinants of lung function in apparently  
healthy individuals
Michael O. Ogunlana, Olufemi O. Oyewole, Adetutu I. Lateef,  
Ayomikun F. Ayodeji
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1509 | 15 January 2021

Original Research
Factors associated with musculoskeletal pain in the past  
12 months amongst female miners in a South African goldmine
Khathutshelo P. Kabongo, Saloshni Naidoo
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1476 | 18 January 2021

Original Research
Prevalence of concussion and adherence to return-to-play 
guidelines amongst male secondary school rugby and hockey players
St. John Taft, Liezel Ennion
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1477 | 20 January 2021

Original Research
Systematic review of screening tools for common soccer  
injuries and their risk factors
Raphael Christopher, Corlia Brandt, Natalie Benjamin-Damon
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1496 | 12 February 2021

Original Research
Joint position sense in individuals with anterior knee pain
Carlyn Rhode, Quinette A. Louw, Dominique C. Leibbrandt, Leone Williams
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1497 | 18 February 2021

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Original Research
Blended teaching versus traditional teaching for undergraduate 
physiotherapy students at the University of the Witwatersrand
Sadiya Ravat, Paula Barnard-Ashton, Monique M. Keller
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1544 | 17 May 2021

Original Research
Morphological and skill-related fitness components as potential 
predictors of injury in elite netball players: A cohort study
Colleen J. Sinclair, Frederik F. Coetzee, Robert Schall
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1524 | 18 May 2021

Original Research
Community-based rehabilitation implementation framework 
to address patellofemoral pain amongst runners in under-resourced 
communities: Delphi consensus
Siyabonga Kunene, Nomathemba Taukobong, Serela Ramklass
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1531 | 22 June 2021

Original Research
Attitudes, perceptions and barriers around evidence-based 
practice in sports physiotherapy in Kenya
Thomas K. Mwololo, Benita Olivier, Wallace M. Karuguti, Joseph M. 
Matheri
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1561 | 30 August 2021

Original Research
Inspiratory muscle training in children and adolescents living 
with neuromuscular diseases: A pre-experimental study
Anri Human, Brenda M. Morrow
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1577 | 31 August 2021

Original Research
Factors associated with balance impairments amongst stroke  
survivors in northern Benin: A cross-sectional study
Oyéné Kossi, Mendinatou Agbetou, Sènadé I. Noukpo, Lisa 
T. Triccas, Daniel-Eude Dossou-Yovo, Elogni R. Amanzonwe, 
Thierry Adoukonou
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1559 | 02 September 2021

Original Research
Referral practices of medical practitioners in central South  
Africa to physiotherapy services for patients living with 
musculoskeletal conditions
Roline Y. Barnes, Alida Janse van Rensburg, Jacques E. Raubenheimer
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1563 |  
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Original Research
Gluteal muscle activation during rehabilitation exercises in female 
field hockey players
Daretha Coetzee, Frederik F. Coetzee, Robert Schall, Colleen Sinclair
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1578 | 01 October 2021

Original Research
South African physiotherapists’ perspectives on the competencies  
needed to work in special schools for learners with special needs
Machuene C. Manamela, Carina A. Eksteen, Bhekiwe Mtshali, Shade 
A.S. Olorunju
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1571 | 23 November 2021

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Scientific Letter
Comments on dysfunction, activity limitations, participation 
restriction and contextual factors in South African women 
with pelvic organ prolapse
Joyce P. da Silva, Diego Dantas
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1525 | 08 January 2021

Review Article
Autonomy-hindering scope for physiotherapy practice in African 
countries: Results of creatures and antinomies of regulatory laws
Ushotanefe Useh
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1518 | 25 February 2021

Review Article
Effect of virtual reality therapy, combined with physiotherapy for 
improving motor proficiency in individuals with Down syndrome: 
A systematic review
Jessica Stander, Jennifer C. du Preez, Chantel Kritzinger, Natasha M. 
Obermeyer, Silke Struwig, Nikki van Wyk, Jessica Zaayman, Marlette 
Burger
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1516 | 20 May 2021

Review Article
Hand rehabilitation programmes for second to fifth metacarpal 
fractures: A systematic literature review
Monique M. Keller, Roline Barnes, Corlia Brandt, Lauren M. Hepworth
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1536 | 31 May 2021

Review Article
Six-minute walk test protocol variations in low-resource settings 
– A scoping review
Brittany L. Fell, Susan Hanekom, Martin Heine
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1549 | 24 June 2021

State of the Art
Physiotherapy and pelvic floor health within a contemporary 
biopsychosocial model of care: From research to education and 
clinical practice
Corlia Brandt
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1538 | 20 May 2021

State of the Art
Decoloniality in physiotherapy education, research and practice 
in South Africa
Saul Cobbing
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1556 | 28 May 2021

State of the Art
Physiotherapy support for self-management of persisting  
musculoskeletal pain disorders
Ina Diener
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1564 | 29 October 2021

Randomised Clinical Trial
Effects of a 6-month exercise programme on disease activity,  
physical and functional parameters in patients with ankylosing 
spondylitis: Randomised controlled trial
Kim Nolte, Dina C. Janse van Rensburg, Lizelle Fletcher
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1546 | 29 June 2021

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Randomised Controlled Trial Protocol
Experiences and effects of telerehabilitation services for 
physiotherapy outpatients in a resource-constrained public  
health set-up in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic: A proposal
Humairaa Ebrahim, Prithi Pillay-Jayaraman, Yehudit Leibovitz, Nirvashi 
Naidoo, Tracey Bulmer, Bulelwa Bull, Sandy Lord, Monique M. Keller
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1528 | 30 June 2021

Randomised Controlled Trial Protocol
Physiotherapy in an advanced rehabilitation pathway for  
patients after hip and knee arthroplasty: A proposal
Retha-Mari Prinsloo, Monique M. Keller
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1565 | 28 September 2021

Correction
Erratum: Factors associated with stroke survivors’ inconsistent 
uptake of physiotherapy interventions at Turton Community 
Health Centre, KwaZulu-Natal
Ntombifuthi Mlambo, Boikhutso Tlou, Khumbulani Hlongwana
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1612 | 19 November 2021

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Editorial
Spinal deformities: Evidence and patient safety in management
Tuğba Kuru Çolak, Hans-Rudolf Weiss
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 2 | a1757 | 20 December 2021

Original Research
Investigation of the perceptual and cognitive asymmetry in the 
auditory system in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Burçin Akçay, Gonca İnanç, Ata Elvan, Metin Selmani, Mehmet A. 
Cakiroglu, Ömer Akcali, İsmail S. Satoglu, Adile Oniz, İbrahim E. 
Simsek, Murat Ozgoren
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 2 | a1583 | 29 September 2021

Original Research
Use of vision-based augmented reality to improve student  
learning of the spine and spinal deformities. An exploratory study
Gok Kandasamy, Josette Bettany-Saltikov, Julien Cordry, Rob McSherry
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 2 | a1579 | 29 October 2021

Original Research
The reliability of the augmented Lehnert-Schroth and Rigo  
classification in scoliosis management
Burçin Akçay, Tuğba Kuru Çolak, Adnan Apti, İlker Çolak, Önder Kızıltaş
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 2 | a1568 | 02 November 2021

Original Research
Guidelines for the conservative treatment of spinal deformities – 
Questionnaire for a Delphi consensus
Elif E. Dereli, Shaopeng Gong, Tuğba Kuru Çolak, Deborah Turnbull
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 2 | a1587 | 10 December 2021

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Original Research
Effect of Chêneau style braces on vertebral wedging amongst  
individuals with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Nico Tournavitis, Tuğba Kuru Çolak, Constantinos Voutsas
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 2 | a1617 | 17 December 2021

Review Article
Is there an indication for surgery in patients with spinal  
deformities? – A critical appraisal
Hans-Rudolf Weiss, Xiaofeng Nan, Matthew A. Potts
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 2 | a1569 | 04 October 2021

State of the Art
Brace treatment for patients with scoliosis: State of the art
Hans-Rudolf Weiss, Tuğba Kuru Çolak, Manuel Lay, Maksym Borysov
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 2 | a1573 | 26 October 2021

Case Report
Conservative treatment of a scoliosis patient after two heart  
surgeries in early childhood – A case report
Hans-Rudolf Weiss, Manuel Lay, Tamisha Best-Gittens, Marc Moramarco, 
Mario Jimeranez
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 2 | a1588 | 30 November 2021

Reviewer Acknowledgement
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1762 | 22 December 2021

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Correction
Erratum: The role of physiotherapy in the respiratory management of 
children with neuromuscular diseases: A South African perspective
Anri Human, Lieselotte Corten, Brenda M. Morrow
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1616 | 22 November 2021

Correction
Corrigendum: Prevalence and clinical characteristics associated 
with peripheral neuropathy amongst persons on HAART in Busia 
County, Kenya
John N. Mukoma, Joseph M. Matheri, Nassib Tawa
South African Journal of Physiotherapy | Vol 77, No 1 | a1615 | 26 November 2021

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