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Table 3 Comparisons of back muscle asymmetry ratios across trials of front infant carrying tasks with three hip-belt dimensions

From: Can infant carrier hip belts of 2-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch dimensions influence trunk muscle activities during front infant carrying tasks?

Muscles

2-inch belt

4-inch belt

6-inch belt

f-value

p-value

ES

58.76 ± 24.96

56.90 ± 188.1

3.33 ± 6.03

0.992

0.388

MF

1.45 ± 1.39

1.03 ± 1.04

2.08 ± 2.84

1.678

0.211

  1. ES Erector spinae, MF Multifidus