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Table 2 Multivariate linear regression analysis of change in WBDLT after 12 weeks

From: Effects of eccentric exercises on improving ankle dorsiflexion in soccer players

Test

Variables

Unstandardized Beta [95 %CI]

p-value

WBDLTa

Intervention

1.626 [0.510;2.742]

0.005*

Soleus muscle flexibilityb

Intervention

3.598 [0.992;6.205]

0.009*

 

Age (years)

-0.987 [-2.156;0.183]

0.095

 

BMI (kg/m2)

-0.150 [-0.748;0.447]

0.609

 

Anterior limitation

0.000 [0.000;0.001]

0.158

Gastrocnemius muscle flexibilityc

Intervention

1.578 [-0.997;4.132]

0.221

 

Anterior blockage

0.852 [-2.389;4.094]

0.600

  1. ar2 = 0.171
  2. br2 = 0.338
  3. cr2 = 0.029
  4. *Statistically significant difference (p-value < 0.05)
  5. CI Confidence Interval