Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 2-8 , 2008

Influence of Relative Adiposity on Static Back Extensor Muscle Endurance in Apparently Healthy Adults

  • Chidozie E. Mbada, MSc (PT)

      Affiliations

    • Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests and correspondence to: Chidozie E. Mbada, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
    • ,
  • Olusola Ayanniyi, PhD (PT) FMII

      Affiliations

    • Physiotherapy Department, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
    • ,
  • Rufus A. Adedoyin, PhD (PT)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Received 20 December 2007 ,Accepted 18 December 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/S1013-7025(09)70002-8

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 2-8 , 2008

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