Table 2 Effect of training on quadriceps strength and mass
From: Ultrasound assessment of lower limb muscle mass in response to resistance training in COPD
| Â | % change (SD) | Mean absolute change (SD) | 95% CI | Effect size | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QMVC (Nm) | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Healthy (n=19) | 11.3 (19.6) | 15.5 (27.5) | 2.3, 28.8 | 0.34 | 0.024 |
COPD (n=45) | 20.0 (20.4) | 19.5 (20.6) | 13.3, 25.7 | 0.40 | 0.000 |
T dexa (g) | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Healthy (n=19) | 5.4 (4.2) | 224.7 (178.9) | 138.5, 311.0 | 0.26 | 0.000 |
COPD (n=45) | 5.7 (7.6) | 213.6 (235.0) | 143.0, 284.2 | 0.19 | 0.000 |
RF csa (mm 2 ) | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Healthy (n=19) | 19.5 (11.6) | 82.4 (44.3) | 61.1, 103.8 | 0.83 | 0.000 |
COPD (n=45) | 21.8 (12.7) | 91.5 (50.3) | 76.3, 106.6 | 0.77 | 0.000 |
Q t (mm) | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Healthy (n=19) | 10.9 (7.1) | 2.2 (1.5) | 1.5, 3.0 | 0.78 | 0.000 |
COPD (n=45) | 12.1 (11.2) | 2.3 (2.2) | 1.6, 3.0 | 0.36 | 0.000 |