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Table 2 Effect of the endurance protocol on shoulder strength using a low-standardized method during session one (n = 15).

From: Shoulder muscle endurance: the development of a standardized and reliable protocol

   

Mean

SD

Percentage of change

Isometric maximal strength (kg)

Flexion

Baseline

22.7

5.0

 
  

After protocol

19.2*

3.8

- 15%

 

External Rotation

Baseline

20.6

5.0

 
  

After protocol

18.8*

4.3

- 9%

Isokinetic mean peak torque (Nm)

External Rotation

Baseline

20.2

9.9

 
  

After protocol

21.5

10.4

+ 6%

 

Internal Rotation

Baseline

23.7

10.3

 
  

After protocol

26.2

10.7

+ 11%

Total work during endurance protocol (J)

External Rotation

First Third

297.5

174.7

 
  

Last Third

215.2*

126.7

- 28%

 

Internal Rotation

First Third

362.8

218.0

 
  

Last Third

267.6

126.6

- 26%

  1. * Significant differences compared to the baseline strength measurements.
  2. Significant differences compared to the total work in the first third of the endurance protocol.