Table 3 Comparison of cross-sectional area of core muscles between two groups
Variables | With IDD | Without IDD | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Rectus abdominis (cm2) | 10.73 (7.39/13.60) | 10.11 (8.11/14.50) | 0.739 |
Lateral abdominal wall (cm2) | 52.70 (28.56/60.47) | 42.43 (30.68/49.12) | 0.353 |
Erector spinae (cm2) | 20.91 (15.48/30.66) | 20.97 (16.67/25.34) | 0.796 |
Multifidus (cm2) | 12.18 (9.20/15.59) | 10.64 (9.45/12.50) | 0.579 |
Quadratus lumborum (cm2) | 12.05 (5.50/14.96) | 12.48 (6.90/14.02) | 0.912 |
Iliopsoas (cm2) | 22.81 (12.50/29.77) | 24.96 (12.30/26.17) | 0.631 |