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Table 4 Correlations coefficients (r) between side to side CSA measurement and strength test results

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 (R)

0.59**

< 0.01

0.47*

0.02

0.52**

0.01

PS 3–4 (L)

0.60**

< 0.01

0.53**

0.01

0.46*

0.02

PS 4–5 (R)

0.29

0.15

0.36

0.08

0.42*

0.03

PS 4–5 (L)

0.15

0.47

0.47*

0.02

0.40*

0.04

Pso 3–4 (R)

0.68**

< 0.01

0.39*

0.04

0.39

0.05

Pso 3–4 (L)

0.51**

0.01

0.35

0.08

032

0.11

Pso 4–5 (R)

0.60**

< 0.01

0.48*

0.01

0.48*

0.01

Pso 4–5 (L)

0.47*

0.02

0.47*

0.02

0.40*

0.04

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