Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal
Volume 27, Issue 1 , Pages 2-6 , 2009

Isometric Grip Strength and Endurance of Patients With Cervical Spondylosis and Healthy Controls: A Comparative Study

  • Michael O. Egwu, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests and correspondence to: Dr M.O. Egwu, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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  • Benjamin A. Ajao, BMR (PT)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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  • Chidozie E. Mbada, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
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  • Isaac O. Adeoshun, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Received 11 June 2008 ,Accepted 29 December 2009.

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PII: S1013-7025(10)70002-6

doi: 10.1016/S1013-7025(10)70002-6

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal
Volume 27, Issue 1 , Pages 2-6 , 2009

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