Evaluating the role of Kinesiology, as an adjunct therapy, in the management of patients with Crohn's disease

Master Thesis

2002

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Jogee, Rasheda
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Swartz, Sally
Bokhorst, Frank
Winter, Trevor
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University of Cape Town

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Department of Psychology
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This randomized controlled experimental study was designed to determine whether Kinesiology, as an adjunct to medical therapy, would improve the management of patients with Crohn's disease. One hundred and fifty consecutive Crohn's disease patients, attending the Gastrointestinal Clinic at Groote Schuur Hospital, were randomly assigned to a Kinesiology (n=50) and a Control Group (n=50). In order to assess the effect of physical contact, a third group who received Massage (n=50), was also included. All participants attended their monthly hospital visits and continued taking their prescribed medication.
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Bibliography: leaves 132-154.

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Research Psychology

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Jogee, R. 2002. Evaluating the role of Kinesiology, as an adjunct therapy, in the management of patients with Crohn's disease. University of Cape Town.

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