Synopsis of physiotherapy in Owamboland, Namibia (South West Africa)

Synopsis of physiotherapy in Owamboland, Namibia (South West Africa)

A resumè of the author’s experience as the sole physiotherapist at the Oshakati State Hospital situated close to the Angolan border in Owamboland, Namibia, is given. The conditions seen over a one-year period and appropriate treatment, are described, emphasising the shortcomings and problems facing...

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Main Author: Gary Sobel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 1982-06-01
Series:South African Journal of Physiotherapy
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Online Access:https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/926
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title Synopsis of physiotherapy in Owamboland, Namibia (South West Africa)
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title_fullStr Synopsis of physiotherapy in Owamboland, Namibia (South West Africa)
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2410-8219
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description A resumè of the author’s experience as the sole physiotherapist at the Oshakati State Hospital situated close to the Angolan border in Owamboland, Namibia, is given. The conditions seen over a one-year period and appropriate treatment, are described, emphasising the shortcomings and problems facing a physiotherapist in a rural hospital situated in a bush-war area. Particular emphasis is placed on those patients with orthopaedic, neurological and burn injuries, as well as those requiring chest physiotherapy.
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