Margaret Mweshi

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How can Transverse Myelitis be differentiated from other problems affecting the spinal cord in places without CT scans and MRI?

Transverse myelitis is easily missed in most African countries where time is wasted treating patients for malaria even though negative and other related symptoms

10 April 2017 256 1 View

What evidence is there to establish a possible link of Uranium and an increased prevalence of children born with Spina Bifida in certain regions?

Some studies done have shown an increased prevalence of children born with Spina Bifida in places with a lot of Uranium deposits

12 December 2016 7,650 6 View

How does shaping early re-organization of neural networks in the brain promote motor function in stroke survivors?

It is believed that neural networks can promote motor functions after stroke although evidence is limited

28 November 2016 1,802 3 View

What are the Specific Physiotherapeutic Interventions for the current care model in early stroke rehabilitation?

Physiotherapy is very important in Stroke Rehabilitation. However, information is sometimes limited with regards specific interventions due to the Eclectic Approach used by most therapists.

24 October 2016 4,700 6 View

Are there any new perspectives considering the best time to start rehabilitation in Stroke Survivors?

An AVERT study was done which revealed poor results of starting rehabilitation early. Furthermore, assertions were made that what is done early in Stroke rehabilitation does not make a...

17 October 2016 3,163 9 View

What is the perspective of Rehabilitation Professionals on the Relationship between Rehabilitation and HIV given the impact of the use of ARVs?

Rehabilitation professionals are currently experiencing challenges in the rehabilitation processes of individuals on ARVs especially those presenting with neurological problems.

02 October 2016 326 2 View

Has anyone come across an outcome measure for use in Pediatric Sub-Saharan Africa?

Common Outcome Measures like the PEDI and WeeFIM were developed and validated for American children. I am very much interested in developing a culturally sensitive tool that can be used in Africa

24 September 2016 7,727 6 View

Does anyone among the physiotherapists in Africa have a rehabilitation protocol for Stroke Survivors developed in Africa?

I will appreciate any ideas available to help put in place a guide for rehabilitation for stroke patients given the impasse that has been created concerning the best time to start physiotherapy.

08 September 2016 8,984 18 View

Do we have instrument development experts among rehabilitation professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa?

It has been noted that clinicians in Africa are forced to use instrument measures that were developed and validated either for American and European children which are quite limited. It is...

01 January 1970 710 3 View