Table 4. Pearson Correlation Coefficients (r) between bone mineral density (BMD) sites and isokinetic and isotonic strength in Young Men (YM, 20-39 yrs), Middle-Aged Men (MM, 40-59 yrs), and Older Men (OM, 60-81yrs).
|
BMD Site |
| Variables |
Total Hip |
Femoral Neck |
Trochanter |
| Quadriceps strength |
| Isokinetic 60°·s-1 |
.584 |
.624 |
.437 |
| Isokinetic 180°·s-1 |
.598 |
.660 |
.430 |
| Isokinetic 240°·s-1 |
.596 |
.669 |
.408 |
| Isotonic (1-RM) |
.650 |
.657 |
.395 |
| Hamstring strength |
| Isokinetic 60°·s-1 |
.586 |
.561 |
.468 |
| Isokinetic 180°·s-1 |
.576 |
.579 |
.481 |
| Isokinetic 240°·s-1 |
.522 |
.527 |
.413 |
| Isotonic (1-RM) |
.604 |
.628 |
.384 |
All relationships are significant (p < 0.01).
