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Table 3 Effect of the endurance protocol on shoulder strength using a high-standardized method during session one (n = 21).

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

   

Mean

SD

Percentage of change

Isometric maximal strength (kg)

Flexion

Baseline

20.2

8.1

 
  

After protocol

15.8*

6.2

- 22%

 

External Rotation

Baseline

20.4

5.2

 
  

After protocol

16.9*

4.4

- 17%

Isokinetic mean peak torque (Nm)

External Rotation

Baseline

21.4

7.6

 
  

After protocol

21.3

7.8

0%

 

Internal Rotation

Baseline

31.9

12.1

 
  

After protocol

31.4

12.0

-2%

Total work during endurance protocol (J)

External Rotation

First Third

395.7

189.1

 
  

Last Third

245.2*

86.4

- 38%

 

Internal Rotation

First Third

592.8

299.6

 
  

Last Third

339.8

153.4

- 43%

  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.