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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 ... -
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 ...