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Table 2 Isokinetic knee extensor strength

From: The effects of pain on quadriceps strength, joint proprioception and dynamic balance among women aged 65 to 75 years with knee osteoarthritis

Isokinetic peak torques (Nm)

More painful site

Less painful site

p value

Extensor 60 °/sec

54.98 ± 13.36

63.00 ± 9.96

0.01*

Extensor 180 °/sec

37.78 ± 9.55

44.68 ± 11.77

0.01*

Flexor 60 °/sec

27.10 ± 6.70

29.88 ± 6.57

0.06

Flexor 180 °/sec

23.30 ± 7.25

25.50 ± 5.61

0.07

  1. Values were presented as mean ± standard deviation
  2. *p < 0.05
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BMC Geriatrics

ISSN: 1471-2318

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