Current research projects within the 'university campus injury and illness prevention' research thrust

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Research project

Current Status

Principal Investigator (PI)
and co-investigators

International co-investigators and/or collaborators

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Maties risk of non-communicable disease study. Survey of the Maties student and staff in the identification of risk factors of non-communicable disease

Active

ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Dr J Gomez-Ezeiza (PI)
Dr P Viviers
Prof W Derman

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Reduction of injury in sport for collegiate athletes. Survey of incidence and factors related to injury incidence in collegiate athletes

Completed

ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Dr L Grobler (PI)
Dr P Viviers
Mr JT Viljoen

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First line treatment for lateral elbow tendinopathy: radial shockwave therapy vs. platelet rich plasma injection

Active

ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman
Dr P Viviers (PI)
Dr J Kirby

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The efficacy of an integrated football program for long-term youth athlete development

Active

ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Prof W Derman
Dr P Viviers (PI)
Dr J Kirby 
MATIES Sport, Stellenbosch Uni
Mr S Surmon

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