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Table 3 Changes (mean ± SD) in strength parameters

From: The effects of low-repetition and light-load power training on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with sarcopenia: a pilot study

 

Training (n = 7)

Control (n = 8)

ANOVA Interaction

 

Pre

Post

Pre

Post

F

P

Grip strength (kg)

24.3 ± 3.1

24.4 ± 3.1

25.7 ± 3.9

24.4 ± 4.3

2.748

0.121

KE strength (N/kg2)

1.8 ± 0.3

2.0 ± 0.3

2.0 ± 0.3

2.0 ± 0.4

5.956

0.030*

SMI (kg/m2)

5.4 ± 0.3

5.5 ± 0.3

5.6 ± 0.5

5.6 ± 0.4

1.044

0.326

  1. KE Knee-Extensor, SMI Skeletal muscle mass index
  2. *p < 0.05
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