Aerobic training versus strength exercises on muscle strength and quality of life for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy

Table 6 Comparison of mean values of muscle strength after treatment among groups A and B

Variables	Group A	Group B	Δ	P value	Sig
Right elbow flexors	9.67 ± 1.04	11.99 ± 1.96	− 2.316*	.0001	S
Left elbow flexors	10.97 ± 1.21	13.33 ± 2.26	− 2.365*	.0001	S
Right shoulder abductors	10.46 ± 1.17	12.46 ± 1.35	− 2.004*	.0001	S
Left shoulder abductors	9.72 ± 0.81	10.43 ± 1.32	− 1.992*	.0001	S
Right hip flexors	9.33 ± 1.22	12.11 ± 2.01	− 2.785*	.0001	S
Left hip flexors	10.38 ± 1.49	11.98 ± 1.7	− 1.134*	.001	S
Right knee extensors	9.2 ± 0.7	10.33 ± 1.02	− 1.126*	.001	S
Left knee extensors	11.42 ± 1.66	13.21 ± 1.56	− 1.791*	.001	S
Right ankle dorsiflexors	11.41 ± 1.65	13.11 ± 1.79	− 1.704*	.001	S
Left ankle dorsiflexors	10.98 ± 1.47	13.39 ± 1.53	− 2.410*	.0001	S

Values of variables are expressed as mean ± SD. Δ(mean difference pre–post) within group
*Significant at the alpha level (P < 0.05)