Table 4 Change in peak torque, work done and endurance ratio in the quadriceps and hamstrings over one month. Values are mean (SD) except when given as median [inter-quartile range].
From: Use of a Cybex NORM dynamometer to assess muscle function in patients with thoracic cancer
| Â | Visit 2 | Visit 3 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Patients (n = 13) | Â | Â | Â |
Quadriceps | Â | Â | Â |
Peak torque (N) | 63 (26) | 58 (27) | ns |
Work (J) | 916 (459) | 973 (493) | ns |
Endurance ratio (%) | 73 [62–84] | 77 [68–93] | ns |
Hamstrings | Â | Â | Â |
Peak torque (N) | 41 (21) | 30 (14) | ns |
Work (J) | 612 (280) | 501 (279) | ns |
Endurance ratio (%) | 92 [79–103] | 87 [83–99] | ns |
Matched volunteers (n = 13) | Â | Â | Â |
Quadriceps | Â | Â | Â |
Peak torque (N) | 73 (21) | 75 (25) | ns |
Work (J) | 1262 (341) | 1160 (370) | ns |
Endurance ratio (%) | 76 [69–93] | 77 [68–91] | ns |
Hamstrings | Â | Â | Â |
Peak torque (N) | 46 (26) | 47 (18) | ns |
Work (J) | 752 (202) | 708 (265) | ns |
Endurance ratio (%) | 85 [74–108] | 86 [67–91] | ns |