Differences in shoulder muscle strength ratio (n=48)
| Variable | Control group (n=12)a | FHP group (n=12)b | RSP group (n=12)c | FHRSP group (n=12)d | F (p)/χ2 (p) | Post-hoc test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT:UT | 0.21±0.06 | 0.20±0.05 | 0.20±0.04 | 0.17±0.03 | 5.021 (0.170) |
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| LT:UT | 0.20±0.05 | 0.17±0.04 | 0.15±0.04 | 0.15±0.02 | 3.497 (0.023) |
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Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
FHP: forward head posture, RSP: round shoulder posture, FHRSP: forward head with round shoulder posture, MT: middle trapezius muscle, UT: upper trapezius muscle, LT: lower trapezius muscle.
*p<0.05. †Non-parametric statistics.
