Table 3. Comparison of pulmonary function and kyphosis angle in pre-test and post-test of muscle energy technique group (N=10)

Pre test Post test t value p value
Pulmonary function (%) FVC (L) 4.49±0.62 4.70±0.68 −4.67 0.01*
FEV1 (L/sec) 4.24±0.53 4.47±0.55 −6.44 0.01*
PEF (L/sec) 4.81±1.25 4.94±1.30 −0.81 0.44
Kyphosis (deg) 43.90±1.32 34.4±1.19 10.89 0.01*
Data are expressed as mean±SD. FVC, forced vital capacity; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1sec; PEF, peak expiratory flow;
p<0.05.