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Table 3 Correlations coefficients (r) between combined (left and right side) CSA measurement and strength test

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

 

Leg Extension

Trunk Flexion

Trunk Extension

r

P

r

P

r

P

PS 3–4

0.60**

<.01

0.50**

<.01

0.50**

<.01

PS 4–5

0.23

.26

0.44*

.03

0.43*

.03

Pso 3–4

0.60**

<.01

0.38

.06

0.36

.07

Pso 4–5

0.54**

<.01

0.48*

.01

0.45*

.02

  1. PS Paraspinal Muscles, Pso Psoas Muscles, CC Correlation Coefficient (Spearman); *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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