Natalie Benjamin-Damons

About

My main research interest is in paediatric disability- development and rehabilitation. My short-term career goal is to have a large research grant that will accommodate PhD and MSc students, especially therapists who work in the field of paediatrics. The aim of the project is to conduct research in the field of paediatrics rehabilitation of children living with disability at all levels of healthcare, but with the intent of empowering children to take care of themselves. The COVID19 pandemic has highlighted the need to improve service delivery to children with disability. Rehabilitation needs of children living with disability (CLWD) are not adequately met due to the fact that efforts have been focused on medical needs and where possible individual therapy.

Work

University of the Witwatersrand

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Senior Lecturer

South Africa

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University of KwaZulu-Natal

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Lecturer

South Africa

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Education

University of the Witwatersrand

South Africa
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PhD

University of the Witwatersrand

South Africa
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MSc Physiotherapy

University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences

South Africa
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BSc Physiotherapy

Publications

Implementation of the framework for disability and rehabilitation in Gauteng, South Africa

African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine

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Epidemiology of spinal cord injuries in three selected counties in Kenya

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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Prevalence and characteristics of paediatric burns at the National Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Burns Open

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Prevalence and characteristics of paediatric burns at the National Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Burns Centre, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Burns Open

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A Contextualised Evidence-Based Interprofessional Rehabilitation Model Responsive to the Needs of Children With Cerebral Palsy in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Research Protocol for a Sequential Multi-Method Study. (Preprint)

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Service guidelines, models, and protocols for integrating rehabilitation services in primary healthcare in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa: a scoping review

Disability and Rehabilitation

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Service guidelines, models, and protocols for integrating rehabilitation services in primary healthcare in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa: a scoping review

Disability and Rehabilitation

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Evaluation of the implementation outcomes of the framework and strategy for disability and rehabilitation for South Africa: a mixed-methods study protocol

International Journal of Human and Health Sciences

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The Role of Physiotherapy in Long COVID Management: A South African Perspective

International Journal of Human and Health Sciences

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Altered sagittal plane mechanics is associated with Functional Movement Screen deep squat score

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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Altered sagittal plane mechanics is associated with Functional Movement Screen deep squat score

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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Physiotherapy management of children with cerebral palsy in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review protocol

Systematic Reviews

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Physiotherapy management of children with cerebral palsy in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review protocol

Systematic Reviews

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Rehabilitation Interventions For Children With Cerebral Palsy In Low- And Middle- Income Countries: A Scoping Review Protocol

OSF Registries

other

Corticosteroid therapy versus physiotherapy on pain, mobility and function in shoulder impingement: A short note

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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Corticosteroid therapy versus physiotherapy on pain, mobility and function in shoulder impingement: A short note

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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The association between physical fitness parameters and in-season injury among adult male rugby players: a systematic review

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness

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The interrater and intrarater reliability of the flexibility and strength tests included in the Sport Science Lab® screening protocol amongst professional rugby players

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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The interrater and intrarater reliability of the flexibility and strength tests included in the sport science lab® screening protocol amongst professional rugby players

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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Systematic review of screening tools for common soccer injuries and their risk factors

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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Systematic review of screening tools for common soccer injuries and their risk factors

South African Journal of Physiotherapy

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Sport Science Lab® Screening Protocol: The association between physical fitness Parameters and injury among elite rugby players

Physical Therapy in Sport

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Association between physical fitness parameters and risk of in-season injury among adult male rugby players: A systematic review protocol

JBI Evidence Synthesis

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The effects of a home exercise programme on the exercise endurance of children infected with HIV

SAJCH South African Journal of Child Health

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The effects of a home exercise programme on the exercise endurance of children infected with HIV

South African Journal of Child Health

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Single-leg squat delicacies-the position of the nonstance limb is an important consideration

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

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University of the Witwatersrand physiotherapy undergraduate curriculum alignment to medical conditions of patients within Gauteng state health facilities.

The South African journal of physiotherapy

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Asymmetrical abdominal muscle morphometry is present in injury free adolescent cricket pace bowlers: A prospective observational study

Physical Therapy in Sport

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The functional movement screen in the prediction of injury in adolescent cricket pace bowlers: An observational study

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

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An investigation of peripheral neuropathy in children who are infected with HIV

Physiotherapy

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An Investigation into Submaximal Endurance in Children with Motor Difficulties Using the Six-Minute Walk Test

African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences

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An innovative approach to reducing pain in patients with peripheral neuropathy related to HIV: A single case study

African Journal of Disability

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• The Injury And Posture Profiles Of Male High School Water Polo Players In Gauteng

African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance

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