https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Index en-us 5 https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:4632 Wed 12 May 2021 17:39:29 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:20526 0.05) over the course of assessment when compared to the control. Eccentric hamstrings peak torque observed significant improvements (p<0.05) of between 5.72 and 12.82 % within the intervention group, while the countermovement jump indicated a significant 15.59 % increase (p<0.05). Additionally, the functional ratio and the eccentric utilization ratio both indicated no significant changes (p>0.05), with a 2.48-7.66 % and 5.33 % improvement noted following completion of assessment. Conclusion: Isokinetic responses at baseline observed decreased quadriceps strength, and increased hamstring strength when compared to both amateur and professional populations examined in previous studies, for both isokinetic testing speeds. Additionally, performance measures indicated similar responses to other amateur populations. Regarding the intervention, significant improvements in eccentric hamstring peak torque and countermovement jump indicate the partial success of the present intervention. Additionally, while the functional ratio and eccentric utilization ratio reported no significant changes, improvements were noted within the intervention group while the control noted no change. The Nordic hamstring lower therefore resulted in strength improvements within the eccentric hamstrings, reported as a significant factor for injury risk, however, such changes were not sufficient to significantly impact the functional ratio. It can be concluded that community based programs within South Africa have the potential to be effective; however, there are many barriers to implementation, including, language, ethnic and cultural differences, while a lack of resources and infrastructure play a significant role in a lack of development. More research of this nature is required to provide scientific support for structures and guidelines for the peri-urban community based South African player, to ensure the efficacy of internationally successful interventions such as the Nordic exercise.]]> Wed 12 May 2021 17:09:25 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:40674 Wed 12 May 2021 14:05:29 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:1335 Thu 13 May 2021 08:46:52 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:34814 0.05). The study revealed that the most prevalent transborder trading activities like smuggling of used tyres, small firearms and fairly used clothes had negative influence on students’ academic performance. Based on these findings, discussions were focused on the involvement of students in trans-border trading activities and the location of schools, amongst others, which has no significant influence on students’ academic performance. However, it was recommended that schools should not be located near border areas in future.]]> Thu 13 May 2021 06:02:17 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:1144 Thu 13 May 2021 05:56:55 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:5531 Thu 13 May 2021 05:28:21 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:29178 Thu 13 May 2021 05:06:43 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:4365 Thu 13 May 2021 03:50:26 SAST ]]> https://commons.ufh.ac.za/vital/access/manager/Repository/vital:4432 Thu 13 May 2021 01:25:56 SAST ]]>