Table 1 Mean (± SEM) Intervertebral disc (IVD) (L2–S1) height (cm) before (PRE UPRIGHT) and following upright trunk exercise performance (POST UPRIGHT) in 1 g
IVD level (cm) | PRE UPRIGHT | POST UPRIGHT | Hedge’s g | Paired t-test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
L2–L3 | 0.65 ± 0.01 | 0.58 ± 0.02 | 1.39 | p = 0.058 |
L3–L4 | 0.75 ± 0.01 | 0.75 ± 0.03 | 0.08 | p = 0.804 |
L4–L5 | 0.89 ± 0.02 | 0.89 ± 0.02 | 0.03 | p = 0.928 |
L5–S1 | 1.18 ± 0.02 | 1.14 ± 0.02 | 0.49 | p = 0.223 |