African Journal of
Health Sciences and Technology

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Health Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2805-4202
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJHST
  • Start Year: 2019
  • Published Articles: 31

Full Length Research Paper

Patterns of presentation of rotator cuff tendinopathy and the role of abnormal ultrasonography findings in its early detection among overhead sport athletes

Aiyegbusi Ayoola I.
  • Aiyegbusi Ayoola I.
  • Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
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Odebiyi Daniel O.
  • Odebiyi Daniel O.
  • Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
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Osasona Oluwatosin O.
  • Osasona Oluwatosin O.
  • Department of Physiotherapy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 10 February 2022
  •  Accepted: 28 June 2023
  •  Published: 31 July 2023

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