Pre-operative physiotherapy following unilateral ankle fractures at a tertiary hospital in South Africa: Perceptions of patients and nurses
Background: Ankle fractures are a common injury because of an increase in levels of physical activity, as well as senescence worldwide. Ankle fractures often require surgical management for optimal stabilisation. Pre-operative physiotherapy is necessary to prepare patients for early mobilisation and...
Main Authors: | Sabeeha Dangor, Prithi Jayaraman-Pillay, Stacy Maddocks, Verusia Chetty |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2021-01-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Physiotherapy |
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Online Access: | https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1501 |
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