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Table 1 Baseline and follow-up characteristics of the subjects (n = 26), mean (± SD)

From: Cross-sectional area of the paraspinal muscles and its association with muscle strength among fighter pilots: a 5-year follow-up

 

Baseline

Follow-up

Age (yrs.)

20.6 ± 0.6

25.8 (0.7)

Body mass (kg)a

76.8 ± 5.7

78.5 (5.6)*

Leg Extension (kg)

221.0 ± 37.9

N/A

Trunk Flexion (kg)

16.9 ± 3.4

N/A

Trunk Extension (kg)

17.4 ± 3.6

N/A

12-min running test (m)

2999 ± 228

N/A

LBP (no. subjects)

0

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  1. LBP low back pain experienced; aANOVA for repeated measures, (Wilks’ Lambda) was used to obtain P values; *p < 0.05
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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