An injury profile of basketball players in Accra, Ghana
Background: Basketball is played in Ghana at amateur and professional levels. The demands (cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and metabolic capacity) of the game place players at risk of sustaining injuries. There is a dearth of evidence of injuries sustained during basketball games in Ghana. Objectiv...
Main Authors: | Jonathan Quartey, Setordzor F. Davor, Samuel K. Kwakye |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2019-03-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Physiotherapy |
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Online Access: | https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/467 |
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