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Table 2 Summary of the analysis of variance (ANOVA) for percentage weight bearing of the participants in the four standing postures

From: Variation in percentage weight bearing with changes in standing posture during water immersion: implication for clinical practice

Mean PWB Source DF SS MS F ratio F prob
52.3 ± 5.8 (ES) 43.3 ± 5.6 (GIPS) Between group 3 1.061 0.354 96.10 0.001*
47.4 ± 5.2 (HGITSS) Within group 768 2.826 0.004   
43.2 ± 7.3 (ISHS) Total 771 3.887    
  1. Legends: * = Difference is significant at p < 0.05.
  2. Key: PWB = Percentage weight bearing; ES = Erect standing; GIPS = Grasp-inclined-prone standing; HGITSS = Half-grasp-inclined-towards-side standing; ISHS = Inclined-standing with head support.
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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