Table 1 Comparing trunk inclination and lumbar flexion angles between yogis and control group at the time of initiation and cessation of FRP
From: Comparison of flexion relaxation phenomenon between female yogis and matched non-athlete group
Variable | Yoga group (n = 24) mean (SD) | Control group (n = 29) mean (SD) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
FRP initiation | |||
Trunk inclination angle | 104.25 (18.29) | 59.03 (14.11) | < 0.001* |
Lumbar flexion angle | 38.41 (10.79) | 36.13 (11.92) | 0.47 |
FRP cessation | |||
Trunk inclination angle | 118.62 (15.28) | 87.89 (15.90) | < 0.001* |
Lumbar flexion angle | 44.00 (12.57) | 44.17 (10.00) | 0.96 |