Variable | Male (n=24) | Female (n=26) |
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Core muscle CSA | ||
Rectus abdominis (cm2) | 13.7±2.4 | 7.7±1.5 |
Lateral abdominal wall (cm2) | 55.6±8.6 | 30.2±4.2 |
Erector spinae (cm2) | 40.6±7.5 | 22.5±3.7 |
Multifidus (cm2) | 11.4±2.4 | 7.3±1.8 |
Core test scores | ||
Trunk flexor endurance test (s) | 97.0±49.0 | 81.8±60.5 |
Side bridge endurance test (s) | 134.8±50.3 | 87.9±45.5 |
Plank endurance test (s) | 74.0±21.3 | 46.3±26.1 |
Double legs loading test (°) | 36.6±29.3 | 18.9±16.5 |
Trunk flexor strength test (kgf) | 29.9±10.2 | 13.1±4.2 |
Side bridge strength test (kgf) | 56.7±17.4 | 25.1±6.3 |