Common physical problems among the elderly in the Livingstone district in Zambia: opportunities for physiotherapists

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dc.contributor.authorMalambo, Pasmore
dc.contributor.authorMarais, Margaret R.
dc.date.accessioned2017-05-10T12:13:36Z
dc.date.available2017-05-10T12:13:36Z
dc.date.issued2006
dc.description.abstractINTRODUCTION: The study identified prevalent physical problems with regard to physiotherapy needs in elderly people in the Livingstone District in Zambia. OBJECTIVES: To identify the physiotherapy needs of common physical problems in the elderly. METHODS: A cross-sectional study design, utilising a quantitative research method and a convenience sampling technique. Participants: A total of 200 elderly people from the age of 60 years SETTING: Livingstone District in Zambia INTERVENTION: A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. RESULTS: The most common self-reported physical problems identified were musculoskeletal problems, physical inactivity, decreased ability to walk and the need for walking aids. Hypertension was a common cardiovascular disorder. CONCLUSION: Physiotherapists are ideally suited to alleviate the discomfort, activity limitation and participation restriction associated with ageing.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMalambo, P. & Marais M. R. (2006). Common physical problems among the elderly in the Livingstone district in Zambia: opportunities for physiotherapists. Journal of Community and Health Sciences, 1(2): 28-35en_US
dc.identifier.issn1990-9403
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/2830
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.privacy.showsubmitterFALSE
dc.publisherUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.rightsThis journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
dc.status.ispeerreviewedTRUE
dc.subjectAgeingen_US
dc.subjectPhysical problemsen_US
dc.subjectZambiaen_US
dc.subjectPhysiotherapyen_US
dc.subjectHealth promotionen_US
dc.titleCommon physical problems among the elderly in the Livingstone district in Zambia: opportunities for physiotherapistsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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