Mariëtte Swanepoel
Biographic Data
| ID | 7864143 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mariëtte Swanepoel |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mariëtte |
| FAMILY NAME | Swanepoel |
| SIGNATURE | SWANEPOEL M |
| AFFILIATIONS | North-West University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4038-9466 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Relationships between leisure participation, leisure constraints, and quality of life among individuals with lower-limb amputations in South Africa
This study provides novel insights into the interplay between leisure participation, constraints, and QoL among South Africans with LLAs. By identifying the significant impact of intrapersonal and interpersonal constraints on physical and social QoL, these findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to reduce barriers and enhance leisure engagement
Relationships between Iron Status and Selected Physical Fitness Components of South African Adolescents
Poor iron status is detrimental to physical and cognitive performance in adolescents. Due to the limited studies investigating the association between iron status and physical fitness components in adolescents from low- and middle-income countries, we aimed to determine the association of iron status with selected physical fitness components in South African adolescents. A cross-sectional study design, including 178 adolescents (102 girls and 76 …
The Role of Physical Activity Status in the Relationship between Obesity and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (Cimt) in Urban South African Teachers
Globally, the prevalence of physical inactivity and obesity are on the rise, which may increase carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) as a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis. This study assessed the association between physical activity (PA), obesity, and CIMT. A cross-sectional study design was used, including a sub-sample (n = 216) of teachers who participated in the Sympathetic Activity and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Africans (SAPBA) stud…
Altered cervical posture kinematics imposed by heavy school backpack loading
Backpack carriage alters cervical posture, resulting in smaller CVA and compromised pulmonary function. There is no consensus of the precise backpack mass that initiates postural changes. Girls' posture begin changes when carrying lighter backpacks as compared to boys of the same age strata
Can South African biokineticists function as recreational therapists
In South Africa, the profession of Recreational Therapy is recognized by neither the Health Professions Council South Africa (HPCSA) nor the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA). However, the South African profession of biokinetics is an accredited HPCSA member, which shares a proximity of Recreational Therapy. The American National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) serves as the gold standard for the …
Altered cervical posture kinematics imposed by heavy school backpack loading
Background: Habitual school backpack carriage causes neuro-musculoskeletal vertebral, shoulder and hand pain; deviated posture compromised cardiopulmonary function and proprioception. Objective: Present a novel literature summary of the influence of backpack carriage associated with deviated cervical posture and compromised pulmonary function. Method: An electronic literature appraisal adopting the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews…
The health benefits and constraints of exercise therapy for wheelchair users
Wheelchair users have a high body mass index, body fat percentage and serum lipid, cholesterol and blood glucose concentrations. Empirical investigations illustrate exercise improves their PCMRP and cardiorespiratory fitness levels. Although literature encourages regular exercise, none discusses the need to individualise chair setup in order to eliminate wheelchair pathomechanics and upper limb neuromuscular injuries. Wheelchair users must be enc…
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The health benefits and constraints of exercise therapy for wheelchair users
Wheelchair users have a high body mass index, body fat percentage and serum lipid, cholesterol and blood glucose concentrations. Empirical investigations illustrate exercise improves their PCMRP and cardiorespiratory fitness levels. Although literature encourages regular exercise, none discusses the need to individualise chair setup in order to eliminate wheelchair pathomechanics and upper limb neuromuscular injuries. Wheelchair users must be enc…
Can South African biokineticists function as recreational therapists
In South Africa, the profession of Recreational Therapy is recognized by neither the Health Professions Council South Africa (HPCSA) nor the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA). However, the South African profession of biokinetics is an accredited HPCSA member, which shares a proximity of Recreational Therapy. The American National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) serves as the gold standard for the …
Altered cervical posture kinematics imposed by heavy school backpack loading
Background: Habitual school backpack carriage causes neuro-musculoskeletal vertebral, shoulder and hand pain; deviated posture compromised cardiopulmonary function and proprioception. Objective: Present a novel literature summary of the influence of backpack carriage associated with deviated cervical posture and compromised pulmonary function. Method: An electronic literature appraisal adopting the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews…
Altered cervical posture kinematics imposed by heavy school backpack loading
Backpack carriage alters cervical posture, resulting in smaller CVA and compromised pulmonary function. There is no consensus of the precise backpack mass that initiates postural changes. Girls' posture begin changes when carrying lighter backpacks as compared to boys of the same age strata
The Role of Physical Activity Status in the Relationship between Obesity and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (Cimt) in Urban South African Teachers
Globally, the prevalence of physical inactivity and obesity are on the rise, which may increase carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) as a marker of subclinical atherosclerosis. This study assessed the association between physical activity (PA), obesity, and CIMT. A cross-sectional study design was used, including a sub-sample (n = 216) of teachers who participated in the Sympathetic Activity and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Africans (SAPBA) stud…
Relationships between Iron Status and Selected Physical Fitness Components of South African Adolescents
Poor iron status is detrimental to physical and cognitive performance in adolescents. Due to the limited studies investigating the association between iron status and physical fitness components in adolescents from low- and middle-income countries, we aimed to determine the association of iron status with selected physical fitness components in South African adolescents. A cross-sectional study design, including 178 adolescents (102 girls and 76 …
Relationships between leisure participation, leisure constraints, and quality of life among individuals with lower-limb amputations in South Africa
This study provides novel insights into the interplay between leisure participation, constraints, and QoL among South Africans with LLAs. By identifying the significant impact of intrapersonal and interpersonal constraints on physical and social QoL, these findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to reduce barriers and enhance leisure engagement
Medicine (6 works) · Physical therapy (6 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Physical medicine and rehabilitation (3 works) · Backpack (2 works) · Cardiorespiratory fitness (2 works) · Cervical spine (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Internal Medicine (2 works) · Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (2 works)