International Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy

Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2016

  • The Prevalence of Guillian-Barre Syndrome and the Rate of Physiotherapy Referral at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia

    Joshua Saisha, Margaret M. Mweshi, Martha Banda-Chalwe, Loveness A. Nkhata, Elliot Kafumukache, Micah Simpamba, Namalambo Mwenda - Ng’uni

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2016
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: Nov. 16, 2015
    Accepted: Dec. 09, 2015
    Published: Dec. 21, 2015
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijnpt.20160201.11
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    Abstract: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) which is a post-infective acute polyneuropathy has been known to rarely occur among Africans. It is considered the most disabling neurological condition after poliomyelitis. However, little has been reported on the extent of the problem of GBS in Zambia. Hence the main aim of the study was to determine the prevalence o... Show More
  • Use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health – Children and Youth (ICF-CY) in the Management of Children with Disabilities

    Margaret M. Mweshi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2016
    Pages: 5-11
    Received: Nov. 29, 2015
    Accepted: Dec. 15, 2015
    Published: Jan. 21, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijnpt.20160201.12
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    Abstract: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health-Children & Youths version (ICF-CY) is a universal and multi-dimensional conceptual framework to health, human functioning, and disability with detail to cover functioning in childhood and youth. Since the ICF-CY provides a framework and a structure for collecting and organizing ... Show More